Chase Complete: Superlative Awards

We offer you a smattering of superlative awards from Ohio State's 2014-15 season.

J.T. Barrett, Cardale Jones, Braxton Miller, Joey Bosa.

Drive-Thru: 2015 Sugar Bowl

Relive Ohio State's exciting Sugar Bowl win over Alabama in this 25-minute Drive-Thru video.

Speed 'Demons'

After racing up and down the field against Alabama, Ohio State dispelled an old and tired notion it lacked the speed to be an elite team. Now, against Oregon, the question is this: Can they keep up?

Ohio State obliterated the idea it wasn't fast enough to beat Alabama. Now, they face a similar notion with Oregon looming.

2015 Sugar Bowl

Complete coverage of Ohio State's 42–35 win over Alabama in the 2015 Sugar Bowl.

Role Tide

Blake Sims has done everything asked – and then some – in leading Alabama to the College Football Playoff.

27 Dec 2014
by Chris Lauderback

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Know Thy Enemy: An Alabama Primer

The University of Alabama did not spring forth into this world like an unwanted weed. It was planned for and nurtured into what it is today. That's terrifying.

27 Dec 2014
by Johnny Ginter

77 Comments

Plan in Place

Sammy Watkins destroyed Ohio State's secondary in last year's Orange Bowl. The Buckeyes hope to do a much better job containing Alabama's Amari Cooper.

26 Dec 2014
by Tim Shoemaker

55 Comments

YouTube Man Thinks Bama Good, OSU Bad

Lawtide423, a man who wears sun glasses indoors, is here to tell you why Ohio State is bad and Alabama is good.

26 Dec 2014
by D.J. Byrnes

157 Comments

Earned

Against all odds, the 2014 Buckeyes are in the College Football Playoff, but why do they deserve this?

26 Dec 2014
by Jeff Beck

59 Comments

A Battle Atop The Mountain

In the past, Urban Meyer says he's referred to Alabama as a model of college football excellence and a program at the "top of the mountain" to motivate Ohio State.

26 Dec 2014
by Patrick Maks

29 Comments

Revisiting Meyer–Saban Recruiting Battles

Each year there are several recruits that have Ohio State and Alabama on the top of their list. These battles were a battle between Alabama and Ohio State until the finish.

25 Dec 2014
by Mike Rockstedt

20 Comments

Embracing their Role

Urban Meyer is 4-0 at Ohio State as an underdog. Alabama is a nine-point favorite over the Buckeyes in the Sugar Bowl, so what will Meyer have up his sleeve this time around?

25 Dec 2014
by Tim Shoemaker

34 Comments

Cut From the Same Cloth

Upon further review, Ohio State and Alabama had similar paths that led them to a Sugar Bowl bout in New Orleans.

24 Dec 2014
by Patrick Maks

41 Comments

Springfield Strong

Braxton Miller and Alabama linebacker Trey DePriest, old friends from their youth football days in Springfield, connect over the holidays.

24 Dec 2014
by 11W Staff

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Jones Makes ESPN Cover

Hours after showing up on the cover of Sports Illustrated, Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones doubles down by appearing on the cover of ESPN the Magazine.

24 Dec 2014
by 11W Staff

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Breaking Down Bama's Spread

Alabama is now a spread offense under new OC Lane Kiffin. The Tide feature numerous horizontal routes to Armani Cooper. But Alabama puts Blake Sims under center to throw deep.

23 Dec 2014
by Ross Fulton

60 Comments

Jones Makes SI Cover

Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones can now add Sports Illustrated cover boy to his list of late season accolades.

23 Dec 2014
by D.J. Byrnes

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Sugar Bowl: The Kickers

Would either Urban Meyer or Nick Saban feel confident if the Sugar Bowl comes down to a late field goal? We break down the kicking game of both teams.

23 Dec 2014
by Michael Citro

39 Comments

Film Study: Breaking Down Alabama's Dominant Run Defense

Against the second-best run defense in the nation, the Buckeyes will have to work hard to find running room in the Sugar Bowl. Let's check the film to find out how they might try.

22 Dec 2014
by Kyle Jones

53 Comments

Who Steps Up?

If Nick Saban focuses his Alabama defense on stopping the deep threat of Devin Smith, another Ohio State receiver will need to step up and make plays for Cardale Jones.

21 Dec 2014
by Michael Citro

91 Comments