Ohio State upsets Alabama in a College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl
On January 1, 2015, Ohio State beat Alabama 42-35 in the second College Football Playoff semifinal, the Sugar Bowl, a result the Associated Press called an upset.
Urban Meyer, Ohio State head coach
We’ve got to go get ready for that one
The Tribune (Ironton), Jan 1, 2015
Associated Press, via The Tribune (Ironton, Ohio)
Day by day
- Jan 1, 2015Ohio State’s head coach said his team had to go get ready for the other semifinal’s winner.
- Same dayOhio State’s linebacker told those who see SEC superiority as a given to flip on the film.
- Same dayAlabama’s head coach said he was proud of his team.
Each day, as a table
| Date | Who | Days after the game |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Associated Press; Joshua Perry; Nick Saban | 0 |
The day
Associated Press
Cardale Jones turned in another savvy performance in his second college start and Ezekiel Elliott ran for a Sugar Bowl-record 230 yards Thursday night, leading Ohio State to a 42-35 upset of top-ranked Alabama in the second semifinal of the College Football Playoff.
Reaction
What Ohio State said
Joshua Perry, Ohio State linebacker
Flip on the film.
What Alabama said
Nick Saban, Alabama head coach
I’m proud of this team
The Tribune (Ironton), Jan 1, 2015
Associated Press, via The Tribune (Ironton, Ohio)
Related
- Ohio State 42, Alabama 35This page
- Nov 12, 2016Pitt 43, Clemson 42 on a field goal with six seconds left
- Oct 12, 2019South Carolina 20, Georgia 17
- Nov 30, 2019Auburn 48, Alabama 45
- Oct 9, 2021Texas A&M 41, Alabama 38
- Same coach: Nick Saban’s coaching record
- Same coach: Urban Meyer’s coaching record
- More: All of History
- Same quotes, as a list
Sources
News and releases
- The Tribune (Ironton), Jan 1, 2015
“Ohio State outscores Crimson Tide, 42-35 - The Tribune”
Associated Press, via The Tribune (Ironton, Ohio)
Sports Illustrated, Jan 1, 2015“Ohio State downs Alabama in Sugar Bowl that signals a key power shift”