TIDE UNSTOPPABLE:Commemorate Alabama’s run to the 2021 College Football Playoff final with our new hardcover book In a text message dated Jan. 21, 2018, from Meyer to an individual whose name was redacted by Ohio State, Meyer complained that Smith “went (to Alabama) soccer results tottenham to talk to Saban.” “The Difference” for Ohio State in its victory over Alabama in the semifinals of the first College Football Playoff was Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer’s obsession with the Crimson Tide’s superior hand placement. AL.com is reporting that Ohio State has been in contact with CFP officials about possible player availability problems related to COVID-19 that could force the game to be delayed. Moments later, Ohio State caught a big break. Linebacker Baron Browning came on a blitz and hit Alabamarsquo;s Jones forcing a fumble. Browning recovered the fumble, giving OSU possession at the Alabama 19.