Jeremy Shelley kicked 5 field goals as well as Trent Richardson shattered a 34-yard landing run late within the fourth quarter because No. 2 The state of alabama beat No. 1 LSU 21-0 upon Monday night – the very first shutout in BCS name game history.
Richardson swept close to left end as well as raced down the sideline towards the end zone along with 4: 36 left for that first touchdown between your Southeastern Conference rivals in a lot more than 115 minutes of play and something overtime period.
Alabama (12-1) had place it away before which as Shelley kicked area goals of twenty three, 34, 41, 35 and 44 yards within the first three quarters to create it 15-0, coordinating an all-bowl report. He also skipped two field objectives and an extra-point try.
But this period, the missed leg techinques didn't matter towards the Tide.
The Tigers (13-1) as well as Tide met upon Nov. 5 in that which was dubbed the Game from the Century, and the actual Tigers won the touchdown-less, defensive standoff, 9-6 within overtime. Alabama proceeded to go 2 for 6 upon field goals within Tuscaloosa.
Richardson, the actual Heisman Trophy finalist, ran for ninety six yards on 20 bears and offensive player from the game A. T. McCarron passed with regard to 234 yards since the Tide had not a problem moving against LSU's second-ranked defense within the nation – simply not into the finish zone.
Alabama's top-ranked protection didn't need a lot help. With All-American linebacker Dont'a Hightower at the forefront, the Tide kept LSU to 80 total yards as well as five first downs.
For that Tide, it's the 2nd BCS championship within the last three years below coach Nick Saban, that also won the title at LSU within 2003.
In a bowl season full of high-scoring games, the very best two defenses within the nation set the tone in the BCS title online game. And much such as the first meeting, unique teams were critical.
The Tide's protection was dominant as well as linebacker C. T. Mosley had the very first takeway of the overall game in the 3rd quarter, his last play from the game as it ended up.
LSU's Jordan Jefferson began to scramble toward the actual line, but in the last second turned the ball towards Spencer Ware. Issue was, Ware had considered block and Mosley snagged the actual ball and setup Alabama at the actual Tigers 27.
Mosley was twisted right down to the turf through Jefferson and their left leg curved awkwardly. The sophomore stayed down for a few moments and as the actual medical staff done him Alabama enthusiasts chanted his very first name. As he or she was carted away, sitting up about the back of the golf cart, he got an enormous ovation and pumped their fist.
Alabama couldn't transform the field placement into points because Shelley dropped in order to 4 for 6 about the day, missing wide directly on a 41-yarder along with 5: 38 left within the third.
The the next time down, he booted the 44-yarder, giving him much more field goals compared to any kicker has ever endured in a university bowl game. His seven efforts were also an archive.
The Tide faked the 49-yard attempt early within the second quarter and went having a shovel pass in order to backup tight finish Chris Underwood which gained 4 back yards. He reached the actual first-down marker through the nose of the actual football.
The drive didn't last considerably longer and Shelley's 42-yard try was blocked through LSU defensive deal with Michael Brockers.
Shelley returned to make 1 from 34 back yards with 4: 24 left within the half, and from 41 back yards as time expired within the first half.
Alabama opened the 2nd half with an additional solid drive which stalled, but Shelley tacked upon another 3-pointer through 35 yards.
LSU's offense was turn off completely. The Tigers handled two first downs as well as 66 yards via three quarters. The actual Tide, led through linebackers Courtney Upshaw as well as Mosley, gave Jefferson no space to operate the option in support of short gains whenever he passes.
