Highlights
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Alabama to the final
FINAL. @AlabamaFTBL is headed to Miami for the @CFBPlayoff National Championship Game! pic.twitter.com/csq9NmjhYO — CFP Semifinal-Rose Bowl Game pres. by Capital One (@rosebowlgame) January 2, 2021
A lot of difference
Alabama dominated the offense and defense and scored a comfortable 17-point victory to advance to the grand final where they will await the winner between Clemson and Ohio State.
End game
Notre Dame 14-31 Alabama
4Q 00:01
Book comes out on the diagonals and you'll still have a second to try and score.
4Q 00:29
Book runs through his life and moves the chains.
TD Notre Dame 14-31
Ian Book w/ the QB-keeper for the 1-yd TD rush #NotreDame 14 #Alabama 31 Q4 #RoseBowl pic.twitter.com/MrCpRUbQ7l — Sports ②④x⑦ (@B_R_R_D) January 2, 2021
4Q 00:54
And yes, Notre Dame regained the short kick and will return to the attack.
4Q 00:56
TD Notre Dame
Book with personal carriage makes the marker more decorous.
4Q 02:31
Full Book and Notre Dame Pass is now installed in the red zone.
4Q 03:29
Notre Dame plays the game and Book connects with Davis to move the chains in fourth down.
4Q 03:35
Book throws incomplete by pressure. Fourth down.
4Q 04:57
Kiss with the reception after the sending of the Book so that Notre Dame approaches half way.
4Q 05:39
Jones with the incomplete pass and also intentionally thrown pass. Fourth down and Alabama to clear.
4Q 07:15
Rudeza versus Jones and Alabama advances 15 yards for the personal foul.
4Q 08:43
The Book to Davis pass comes up short and Notre Dame leaves empty-handed.
4Q 08:49
Very high Book pass and will be fourth down.
4Q 10:32
Myers with the trapped inside the red zone, Notre Dame is approaching.
4Q 10:57
Book with the short and full pass to move the chains.
4Q 11:58
Williams with the carry by the centre for the first and ten, entering the rival field.
4Q 12:45
FG Alabama
The 45-yard Reichard widens the gap.
4Q 13:21
Short pass by Jones and it will be fourth down.
4Q 14:53
Harris in third down runs and turns the corner to keep moving the chains to the 29-yard line.
Final third quarter
Notre Dame 7-28 Alabama.
3Q 00:47
Another full pass from Jones to move the chains.
3Q 01:36
Jones complete with 11-yard Forristall for 1&10.
3Q 02:40
Pyne came in to replace the injured Book.
In third and long they fall short of the mark and will have to kick.
3Q 04:25
Rudeza to the pin and Alabama gives 15 yards to Notre Dame.
TD Alabama 28-7
TD BAMA ! 🐘
Face à Alabama, tu paies cash tes erreurs... WR DeVonta Smith capte sa 3ème passe de TD. 🔥
Le Crimson Tide file vers le #NationalChampionship.
Alabama 28, Notre Dame 7pic.twitter.com/eyuDM6aUPv — TBP College Football (@thebluepennant) January 1, 2021
3Q 04:58
TD Alabama
Jones for Smith on the diagonals and extends the advantage.
3Q 05:30
Mac Jones with the personal carry to the 7-yard line for first and goal.
3Q 07:18
Great pass by Jones and after a series of blocks Alabama is already in the red zone.
3Q 07:27
Book error and Harris intercepts the ball. Great position will have Alabama.
3Q 08:40
Myers with the six-yard reception for the first and ten.
3Q 09:49
Williams moves the chains tightly to continue this offensive on his own 21-yard line.
3Q 11:26
Jones catches his own pass as he is deflected and will be fourth down. To be cleared.
3Q 12:52
Harris with the carriage rounding the corner for the first and ten.
3Q 14:12
Smith with the midfield reception for the first half and ten for the second half.
3Q 15:00
The third quarter begins. Alabama on the offensive.
Notre Dame 7-21 Alabama
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Half time
Notre Dame 7-21 Alabama.
2Q 00:05
Notre Dame missed FG by 51 yards and didn't even make it between the three posts.
2Q 00:17
Book whips the ball after the first down and they are already on the opponent's 40-yard line.
2Q 00:26
Book with the long haul to get to the 40-yard line.
2Q 00:51
Jones with the incomplete pass and Alabama to clear.
2Q 00:56
First time out of Alabama.
2Q 02:47
Jones connects with Smith for another first and ten.
2Q 04:44
QB Snick by Jones to move the chains for the first time in this series
2Q 05:46
Book with incomplete pass on third down. To clear Notre Dame in midfield.
2Q 07:45
Crosswalk with its closed wing for the Book pass for the first and ten.
TD Alabama 21-7
Notre Dame needed 8 minutes to score a TD
Alabama (-20) laughs at that
QUICK TD SCORE 💰pic.twitter.com/04fEkrudsB — Pickswise (@Pickswise) January 1, 2021
2Q 08:49
TD Alabama
Smith escapes to the diagonals for the 21-7.
2Q 09:47
Smith grabs the strip and runs off to the 49-yard line.
TD Notre Dame 7-14
On 4th & inches, Kyren Williams rushes for a 1-yd TD #NotreDame 7 #Alabama 14 Q2 #RoseBowl pic.twitter.com/9CTMWzFuIx — Sports ②④x⑦ (@B_R_R_D) January 1, 2021
2Q 11:16
TD Notre Dame
Williams with power carry in fourth and goal makes the whitewash disappear.
2Q 11:31
Book was inches away from scoring and the play is now being reviewed.
2Q 12:04
Second time out of Notre Dame.
2Q 13:43
Williams again by land manages to make the first and goal.
Final first quarter
Notre Dame 0-14 Alabama.
1Q 00:17
Once again Williams manages to move the chains by land.
1Q 01:39
Williams' short carry is enough to move the chains beyond the rival's 35-yard line.
1Q 02:27
Time away from Notre Dame.
1Q 03:28
Notre Dame screen pass that finally works for installation on rival fields.
TD Alabama 14-0
Alabama scores to extend their lead 14-0 as Notre Dame shows what they do in big time games pic.twitter.com/wOHVUuWH0v — Barstool Sports Commenter (@BSScommenter_) January 1, 2021
1Q 04:19
TD Alabama
Great pass from Jones to the deep zone for the second touchdown.
1Q 04:30
Harris with a big jump took off a defender and put the ball already in the field goal zone.
1Q 05:25
Jones connects with Olden to move the chains.
1Q 06:24
Harris pulls 15 yards in the carry to get out of the engagement zone. First and ten Alabama.
1Q 07:11
Book runs the ball again, but stays away from the mark. To clear.
1Q 08:54
Book connects with Myers to move the chains for Notre Dame.
TD Alabama 7-0
A BED OF ROSES
Mac Jones + DeVonta Smith = 7-0 #RollTide
Smith +250 1st TD in #RoseBowl 🌹
Alabama now -24.5 & -2050 @PointsBetUSA vs Notre Damepic.twitter.com/EefPmzHgR7 — Bookies.com (@bookies) January 1, 2021
1Q 10:14
TD Alabama
Smith took the band and dodged tackles to get to the promised area.
1Q 10:46
From the Pistol Harris formation he runs the ball to gain 11 yards, to the 26-yard line.
1Q 11:15
Jones is charged, but manages to complete with his closed wing to move the chains. Alabama is already in enemy territory.
1Q 12:40
Jones with the first pass, which is a screen pass, to gain 12 yards.
1Q 13:18
After achieving the first and ten, in the next third book he ran, but stayed away from the mark. To clear Notre Dame.
1Q 15:00
The game begins. Notre Dame on the offensive.
Entering the field
Both Alabama and Notre Dame jump on the field and in seconds the kick-off will begin.
The First Bowl
In the Peach Bowl, Georgia with two touchdowns at the end of the game turned it around to beat Cincinnati 24-21 and take away the undefeated BearCats in the process.
This is the trophy that the NCAA champion will take
Who will be the NCAA champion?
The players to follow
Quarterback Mac Jones and receiver Devonta Smith are in the quartet to win the MVP, but the favorite is Clemson's quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Unpublished fact
Since 1942 the Rose Bowl has not left California. On that occasion it was due to World War II; this time because of the coronavirus pandemic.
We are minutes away
In minutes the Rose Bowl game between Alabama and Notre Dame will start, who will advance to the final?
Dramatic victory
In one of the most dramatic victories of the season, Notre Dame beat Clemson 47-40 in a double-header on November 7.
Offensives that produce
The number of yards these teams produce per game is barbaric, as Notre Dame totals 455 yards, while Alabama generates 543.
You missed it
So Notre Dame arrived a few moments ago.
Here comes the Fighting Irish. ☘️#GoIrish x #BeatBama pic.twitter.com/F0OcB6dQfr
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) January 1, 2021
Great season
Runner Najee Harris had a great season and was instrumental in keeping Alabama undefeated with 214 carries, 1,262 yards and 24 touchdowns.
A great list
These have been the Alabama runners who have made it to the NFL in recent years.
Who will be the rival?
The winner of this game will face the winner between Clemson and Ohio State at the Sugar Bowl in the final on January 11.
With all the attitude
Notre Dame has also already stepped into the stadium and they are ready to seek their first final in years, although they know that the rival, Alabama, will not be easy.
You know the stadium
Alabama floor a few moments ago the AT&T along with the entire coaching staff where they have the task of returning to the final of the NCAA.
In impeccable condition
After having a game two days ago, the AT&T Stadium looks in impeccable condition to host the Rose Bowl between Alabama and Notre Dame.
With many doubts
Notre Dame finished with a 10-1 record, but many specialists disagreed with the vote to make it into the top four in the nation. Will it be able to surprise in the Rose Bowl today?
Bowl with a lot of rivalry
The Rose Bowl is one of the most historic bowls in college football in the United States but this time it will not be held in California but at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium.
The number one
With two players selected to win the Heismann Trophy, combined with a perfect season with 11 victories make Alabama the favorite to take the school title.
This is how they arrived
The day before the game, Alabama arrived at Arlington to rest and prepare for the game, where they are favourites by 19.5.
We start
In the first NCAA semi-final at the Rose Bowl, Notre Dame goes for the surprise of the year when it is measured against the nation's favorite and number one, Alabama. We begin with our coverage.
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Lastest games
The record is short between these two teams with only seven games, where Notre Dame has the advantage with five victories, although in 2012 they fell 42-14.
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Key player Alabama
Mac Jones, who is in his third year as a schoolboy, was the second-best pitcher in the league with 3,739 yards, combined with 32 touchdowns and four interceptions.
Key player Notre Dame
Part of Notre Dame's success was thanks to quarterback Ian Brook, who threw for 2,601 yards and only had two interceptions (sixth best).
Last result Alabama
Alabama had a dream season that ended with a tight 52-46 victory over the Florida Gators.
Last result Notre Dame
The last game they had was a couple of weeks ago in the conference final they lost 34-10 to the Clemson Tigers.
Alabama: consolidating their favourite label
Once again Alabama is the best in the NCAA with 11 wins and zero losses and considered the team to beat in these semi-finals.
Notre Dame: springing a surprise
Despite arriving with a 10-1 mark, very few give Notre Dame a chance, who will have to avoid losing balls and not get so far off the scoreboard to be able to think about victory.
A lot of difference
According to Las Vegas, Alabama is the favorite to win by 19.5 points of difference, however, this type of games are usually very closed.
Kick-off time
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Alabama Crimson Tide match will be played at the AT&T Stadium, in Arlington, United States. The kick-off is scheduled at 4pm ET.
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