In the CFP era, the two best teams in college football come together to decide the title on the field. The 2006 Rose Bowl Game, played on January 4, 2006 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, was an American college football bowl game that served as the BCS National Championship Game for the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season. The 2014 Sugar Bowl was a college football bowl game played on Thursday, January 2, 2014, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. After the ensuing kickoff, Dareus intercepted Gilbert with 12 seconds left in the half on a bobbled "shovel pass" and the 300-pounder returned the interception for a touchdown, with the point after giving Alabama a commanding 24–6 lead going into halftime. With only 15 seconds to go until halftime and Alabama leading 17–6, Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert tossed a shovel pass into a crowd of Texas and Alabama linemen which bounced off the hands of Texas running back DJ Monroe. It featured the only two unbeaten teams of the season: the defending Rose Bowl champion and reigning Big 12 Conference champion Texas Longhorns played Pacific-10 Conference titleholders and two-time defending AP national champions, the USC Trojans. It marked the Crimson Tide's 118th overall season of playing college football, 79th as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and 21st within the SEC Western Division. CITI BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME. The post-season began with the New Orleans Bowl on December 14, 2004, and concluded on January 29, 2005, with the season-ending Senior Bowl. [6] Following the game in June, Citi decided to end the sponsorship of any future Rose Bowl games, including the National Championship game. Texas had won four, most recently in 2005, and Alabama had won seven, most recently in 1992. BCS Championship - Texas vs Alabama Box Score, January 7, 2010 Page of 11. The team was led by head coach Nick Saban, in his fourth year, and played their home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Michael McCorkle "Mac" Jones is an American football quarterback who most recently played for the Alabama Crimson Tide. At this point, Texas quarterback Colt McCoy (2008 & 2009 Heisman Trophy runner up) was knocked out of the game on the Longhorns' fifth play from scrimmage. Texas had won four, most recently in 2005, and Alabama had won 12, most recently in 1992. 50-yard line action for the national championship in Pasadena California, January 7, 2010. Javier Arenas intercepted Gilbert to end one drive and Alabama's Leigh Tiffin added a field goal off the interception. 2 Texas Longhorns TEX. The game was played on January 1, 2011 and matched the Alabama Crimson Tide from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) with the Michigan State Spartans from the Big Ten Conference. After watching the replay so many times, didn't Dareus spear Colt McCoy with his helmet? After the recovery, Alabama's Mark Ingram added his 2nd touchdown of the night and enabled Saban's team to extend its lead to 31–21. It was the Crimson Tide's 114th overall season, 75th season as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and its 17th within the SEC Western Division. Alabama's true freshman running back, Trent Richardson, gained 27 yards in three plays to score, building Alabama's lead to 37–21 with 47 seconds to play after a missed extra point attempt. That's it, no questions asked. Alabama captures first national title since 1992 Alabama is on top of college football again, thanks to its big-play defense and punishing ground game. ... 01-07-2010, 08:58 PM. Behind Alabama's offensive line, Alabama running back Mark Ingram (2009 Heisman trophy winner) moved almost at will against a Texas defense. The team was led by head coach Nick Saban, in his fifth year, and played their home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Jan 7, 2010; Pasadena, CA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban holds the Coaches Trophy as he celebrates defeating the Texas Longhorns 37-21 in the 2010 BCS national championship game a… Tom Rinaldi (Alabama sideline)Lisa Salters (Texas sideline)[3], 50-yard line action for the national championship in Pasadena CA, January 7, 2010. Alabama took control of the game mid-way through the second quarter and Alabama's offensive line allowed freshman running back Trent Richardson to shoot straight down the middle of the field for a 48-yard touchdown run. Alabama beat LSU 21–0 to win their 14th national championship, marking the first shutout in a national championship game since the 1992 Orange Bowl and the first ever shutout in a BCS bowl game. The team was led by head coach Nick Saban, in his second year, and played their home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. However, this was the first time the Tournament of Roses hosted the game as a separate event from the Rose Bowl Game. # denotes national championship game; † denotes College Football Playoff semifinal game. Limited edition of 2,011 pieces, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. [6]. [10] After the ensuing kickoff, Texas tried to mount a comeback drive, but Gilbert threw an arid pass that was deflected off of two Texas players and ultimately intercepted by Alabama FS Tyrone King, effectively sealing the win and the national championship for the Crimson Tide. Besides McCoy being taken out of the game, the two most pivotal plays of the game came at the ends of the halves. Alabama defensive lineman Marcell Dareus, the same player who had knocked McCoy out of the game, gathered it in and powered 28 yards for a touchdown to give Alabama a 24-6 lead at halftime. The game was the ninth meeting of Texas and Alabama, though the first since the 1982 Cotton Bowl Classic. The match-up was the third game in which the Tournament of Roses hosted the BCS National Championship game in Pasadena, and the fifth time, overall, that it has hosted a #1 versus #2 match-up. Texas' freshman quarterback, Garrett Gilbert, passed for 186 yards and two touchdowns, but also lost a fumble and threw four interceptions, two of which bounced off Texas receivers. However, the Crimson Tide's first sack (by Eryk Anders) led to a fumble recovery by Courtney Upshaw at the Texas three-yard line that tipped the momentum back to the Crimson Tide. Prior to the game, Texas led the all-time series with a 7-0-1 record, with the first meeting in 1902.[5]. There's plenty to talk about on the day after Alabama's win over Texas in the 2010 BCS National Championship game, and football fans on al.com have kept their comments pouring in. The game was part of the 2011–2012 Bowl Championship Series and a rematch of regular season foes. NSAwins.com’s official preseason prediction for the 2010 BCS National Championship game is Florida vs Texas with the Gators prevailing to capture yet another national championship for Urban Meyer and Tim Tebow. Alabama would get the win over Texas, 37-21, to complete a perfect 14-0 season and clinch the school's 13th national championship. Julio Jones muffed the following kick-off (a surprise short one), with Texas recovering at the Alabama 30. Keith Jackson, long-time ABC Sports college football play-by-play announcer, performed the coin toss. As a junior, he led the Crimson Tide to an undefeated 14–0 season, which included the 2009 SEC Championship and BCS National Championship. 1 Alabama (13-0) will face No. Alabama Crimson Tide football under Nick Saban covers the history of the Alabama Crimson Tide football program since Nick Saban was hired as head coach in 2007. On the second play of that drive, defensive back Javier Arenas grabbed his 6th interception of the season, electing to down the ball rather than return it. However, the Crimson Tide's first sack (by Erik Anders) led to a fumble recovery by Courtney Upshaw at the Texas 3-yard line that tipped the momentum back to the Crimson Tide. Posts; Latest Activity; Photos . ABC televised the game, as well as the Rose Bowl; Fox televised the remainder of the BCS. After the ensuing kickoff, Texas' QB showed his inexperience against a great Alabama defense. The 2012 Allstate BCS National Championship Game was a postseason college football bowl game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the LSU Tigers, and determined the national champion of the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season on Monday, January 9, 2012, at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fitzgerald was intercepted by Blake Gideon at the Alabama 36. It was hosted by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, January 7, 2010. However, Alabama's Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram rushed 22 times for 116 yards and two touchdowns, while back-up running back true freshman Trent Richardson contributed an additional 109 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Gregory Vincent McElroy, Jr. is an American football commentator and former quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Dareus has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was one of the 2014–15 bowl games that concluded the 2014 FBS football season. It was hosted by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, January 7, 2010. Alabama defensive lineman Marcell Dareus, the same player who had knocked McCoy out of the game, gathered it in and powered 28 yards for a touchdown to give Alabama a 24–6 lead at halftime. Texas was leading the all-time series with Alabama by a 7–0–1 count (2–0 in Austin, 2–0 in Dallas, 1–0 in Miami, 1–0 in New Orleans, 1–0 in Tuscaloosa, 0–0–1 in Houston). With McCoy out of the game and Texas' hopes dwindling, Alabama attacked Texas from both sides of the ball. 4.0 out of 5 stars 2010 BCS Championship-Texas vs. Alabama Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2010 The only reason I didn't give this a five-star rating is that it's not in high-definition: the aspect ratio is 4:3 or "fullscreen" rather than the 16:9 ratio used by HD. In the second half, the Texas combination of Gilbert and Shipley, and a Longhorns defense that shut down Alabama in the second half brought the Longhorns within 3 points of Alabama with six minutes to play in the game. They finished the season with a record of twelve wins and one loss and as consensus national champions. Texas had closed the Alabama lead to 24–21 on the strength of two touchdown passes caught by senior wide receiver Jordan Shipley and a No. The Tide plays its home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. McElroy was be sacked 4 times by the Texas defense in the first half, but with Ingram and Richardson both gaining yards steadily on the ground, Alabama rarely needed to pass. Alabama's true freshman running back, Trent Richardson, gained 27 yards in 3 plays to score, building Alabama's lead to 37-21 with 47 seconds to play. Celebrate the BCS 2010 National Champions, the Auburn University with this commemorative Crystal Football. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2010 Citi BCS National Championship (DVD, 2010) at the best online prices at eBay! On the other hand, Alabama started working their offense. Search. On the following drive, with 2:01 to go in the 4th quarter, Alabama's Mark Ingram scored a touchdown to extend the Crimson Tide's lead to 31–21. The 2004–05 NCAA football bowl games were a series of 32 post-season games played in December 2004 and January 2005 for Division I-A football teams and their all-stars. He played college football at Alabama, where he was named defensive MVP of the 2010 BCS National Championship Game. [9] Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban won his second BCS Championship, the only coach to do so with two different programs. Texas had the ball deep in their own side of the field with 3:04 left to play. He was drafted by the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft after playing college football at Alabama. File:2010 BCS Champ.jpg. 1 in national polls. [8], Audra McDonald performed America the Beautiful prior to the teams taking the field, while Flea, Josh Groban performed the Star-Spangled Banner. The other pivotal play was late in the 4th quarter. 2 match-up. Coming into the game, Texas had the top rated rushing defense in college football. The Longhorns have been given 6/1(+600) odds to capture the BCS National Championship this season by vegas oddsmakers. The Crimson Tide are a small … On the following drive, with 2:01 to go in the 4th quarter, Alabama's Mark Ingram scored a touchdown to extend the Crimson Tide's lead to 31–21. 2010 BCS National Championship Game - Texas vs. Alabama. However, Alabama's Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram rushed 22 times for 116 yards and two touchdowns, while back-up running back true freshman Trent Richardson contributed an additional 109 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. The 2007 BCS National Championship Game was the first to go under that official title, as No. 2010 BCS National Championship now on Blu Ray.Two of college football's most historic programs will take the field at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on January 7th to decide the BCS National Championship. The 2010 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The last few minutes of the first half were dominated by the Alabama defense. Alabama QB Greg McElroy would take a knee to drain the last 0:36 off the clock, handing Alabama its first BCS championship, eighth national title since 1960, [11] and first ever win over Texas. The 80th annual Sugar Bowl, it featured the #10, #11 Oklahoma Sooners of the Big 12 Conference and the #3-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference. Texas won the game by a final score of 17–13. The 2011 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season. All Time Today Last Week Last Month. Texas had closed the Alabama lead to 24-21 on the strength of two touchdown passes caught by senior wide receiver Jordan Shipley and a #2 ranked defense that had held Alabama scoreless in the second half. [7], Audra McDonald performed America the Beautiful prior to the teams taking the field, while Flea, Josh Groban performed the Star-Spangled Banner. 1 versus No. Texas' next four plays yielded 24 yards via a combination of passing and running plays, putting Texas in position to score the game's first touchdown. 1/8/2010 Associated Press He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy was 6-for-11 for 58 yards and no touchdowns, taking five sacks in the process. Texas had participated in three previous BCS Bowl games and was only one of two teams who were undefeated and had played in at least three BCS Bowls. [7] Following the game in June, Citi decided to end the sponsorship of any future Rose Bowl games, including the National Championship game. Time. Shipping and handling. Pound sign (#) denotes national championship game. Alabama had played in two previous BCS Bowl games, 2009 Sugar Bowl and 2000 Orange Bowl losing both. The power offense resulted in Alabama taking a lead it would never relinquish on the first play of the second quarter. 7 Wisconsin from playing in the National Championship Game are LSU and Stanford who are currently ranked No. The last few minutes of the first half were dominated by the Alabama defense. They finished the season undefeated with a record of 14–0 and as national champions. Texas was leading the all-time series with Alabama by a 7-0-1 count (2-0 in Austin, 2-0 in Dallas, 1-0 in Miami, 1-0 in New Orleans, 1-0 in Tuscaloosa, 0-0-1 in Houston). [4], The two programs that played in this game had won a combined eleven poll-era national championships. It is a subjective term applied by sportswriters to describe the most notable games of the period. 21. The 2010 Citi BCS National Championship Game was the finale of the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season, and was played between the Texas Longhorns and the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was the starting quarterback for the Crimson Tide football team. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Alabama had played in two previous BCS Bowl games, 2009 Allstate Sugar Bowl and 2000 FedEx Orange Bowl losing both.[3]. The power offense resulted in Alabama taking a lead it would never relinquish on the first play of the second quarter. McElroy was sacked four times by the Texas defense in the first half, but with Ingram and Richardson both gaining yards steadily on the ground, Alabama rarely needed to pass. It was hosted by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association at the … Up for sale - 2010 BCS National Championship Pasadena ~ Texas Vs. Alabama Football. Alabama's offensive line was able to create holes in the Texas defense. The DII men's and women's basketball championship selections are … Texas was unable to get a first down, but chalked up a 42-yard field goal, giving Texas a 6–0 lead. 2 Texas (13-0) at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7 in the BCS National Championship Game. On their first drive, Alabama was not able to earn a first down, and quarterback Greg McElroy was sacked for a loss. It was the 81st Sugar Bowl, and a semifinal game in the College Football Playoff. The other teams potentially blocking current BCS No. The other pivotal play was late in the fourth quarter. Alabama defender Eryk Anders made his team's first sack, tackling Gilbert hard enough to force a fumble, which was recovered by Courtney Upshaw at the Texas three-yard line. The 2010 Citi BCS National Championship Game was the finale of the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season, and was played between the Texas Longhorns and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Raymond Anthony "A. The match-up was the final BCS game to air on broadcast television, with cable network ESPN taking over all Bowl Championship Series telecasts starting in 2011. 13-1. The 2008 Alabama Crimson Tide football team represented the University of Alabama in the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. While Gilbert was able to lead Texas to a field goal on his first drive and another on his second drive (after a recovered short kick-off, but not a designed onside kick), Texas did not score any more points in the first half. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills third overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. Texas' freshman quarterback, Garrett Gilbert, passed for 186 yards and two touchdowns, but also lost a fumble and threw four interceptions, two of which bounced off Texas receivers. 2 ranked defense that had held Alabama scoreless in the second half. The 2010 Citi BCS National Championship Game was the finale of the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season, and was played between the Texas Longhorns and the Alabama Crimson Tide.It was hosted by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, January 7, 2010.It was the 12th BCS National Championship Game, and the second consecutive year … Maybe if two of those teams lose and the BCS decides to get inventive, USC can wiggle its way in. It was the Crimson Tide's 116th overall season, 77th as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and its 19th within the SEC Western Division. Alabama's defense intercepted Gilbert twice in the ensuing drives and the Crimson Tide's offense added another touchdown from Trent Richardson for a final score of 37-21. The team was led by head coach Nick Saban, in his third year, and played their home games at Bryant–Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It was hosted by the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, January 7, 2010. With 15 seconds to go until halftime and Alabama leading 17–6, Texas quarterback Garrett Gilbert tossed a shovel pass into a crowd of Texas and Alabama linemen which bounced off the hands of Texas running back D. J. Monroe. Ohio State 31, Miami 24 2OT (2003 Fiesta Bowl) 7 of 8. [3], The two teams that played in this game had won a combined 16 poll-era national championships. McCarron is one of only seven quarterbacks in history to win back-to-back titles in some form and the first FBS quarterback to win back-to-back consecutive titles since USC's Matt Leinart in 2003 and 2004. 5 and No. The PAT made the game 14–6 in favor of the Crimson Tide. Alabama won the coin toss and elected to receive the kickoff. The match-up was the third game in which the Tournament of Roses hosted the BCS National Championship game in Pasadena, and the fifth time, overall, that it has hosted a No. United States Air Force Academy parachute jumpers, Wings of Blue, dropped in before the National Anthem and 4 F-18 Super Hornets flew over at the conclusion. Show. Filter. After the recovery, Alabama's Mark Ingram added his second touchdown of the night and enabled Saban's team to extend its lead to 31–21.