Total Yards
Ohio State537
Alabama407
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Alabama at Ohio State
Jan 2, 2015 • Completed • Neutral Site
ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL - SEMIFINAL
Season 2014PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Alabama
SEC
Final Score
35 - 42
AOS
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Ohio State
Big Ten
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Ohio State256
Alabama237
Rushing Yards
Ohio State281
Alabama170
Turnovers
Ohio State2
Alabama3
Game Conditions
Temperature57°F
Wind7 mph NE
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Tackles
No tackles data.
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Box Score Comparison
Ohio State vs Alabama box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Ohio State31:19
Alabama28:41
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Ohio State holds off Alabama 42-35
Ohio State finished ahead of Alabama 42-35 on Jan 2, 2015 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2014 season.
Ohio State finished ahead of Alabama 42-35 on Jan 2, 2015 at neutral site. The result came in week 1 of the 2014 season.
Ohio State built the decisive edge with a 7-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Ohio State 537; Alabama 407. Another key split was passing yards: Ohio State 256; Alabama 237.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Ohio State 537; Alabama 407
Passing yards
Ohio State 256; Alabama 237
Rushing yards
Ohio State 281; Alabama 170
Turnovers
Ohio State 2; Alabama 3
First downs
Ohio State 23; Alabama 21
Possession time
Ohio State 31:19; Alabama 28:41
Third downs
Ohio State 10-18; Alabama 2-13
Completions-attempts
Ohio State 19-36; Alabama 22-36
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Ohio State | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 537 | 407 |
| Passing Yards | 256 | 237 |
| Rushing Yards | 281 | 170 |
| First Downs | 23 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-18 | 2-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-24 | 4-36 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-36 | 22-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 31:19 | 28:41 |