{{featured_button_text}} Ohio State could only watch as Alabama celebrated another national championship. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sam McKewon Alabama put the national championship to bed around the time Heisman Trophy-winning receiver DeVonta Smith flew by Buckeye linebacker Tuf Borland untouched for a 42-yard touchdown late in the second quarter. The play gave ‘Bama a 35-17 lead. The Tide rolled to a 52-24 win. Ohio State, meanwhile, lost its third national title game since 2000. All three have been to SEC teams — Florida in 2006, LSU in 2007 and Alabama on Monday night. The Buckeyes lacked a certain edge. Mostly, they lacked a full roster. Several key defensive players were out because of COVID-19 or injury issues. OSU running back Trey Sermon had one carry for 2 yards, and then left with an injury. Coach Ryan Day, having battled to just get Big Ten football back, had a look in his…
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