Photos: Alabama dominates Ohio State in national championship game

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Photos: Alabama dominates Ohio State in national championship game

Alabama defeated Ohio State 52-24 Monday in college football's national championship game.

Alabama wins the national championship: Alabama head coach Nick Saban and players celebrate the program's latest championship secured with Monday's 52-24 victory over Ohio State in the CFP national championship game.

The national championship was the sixth for Saban at Alabama and his seventh overall.

Ohio State players sit on the bench after Monday's loss to Alabama. The Big Ten champions suffered their first loss of the season.

Alabama wide receiver John Metchie III (left) celebrates with teammate DeVonta Smith after Smith's touchdown in the first half. Smith, the Heisman Trophy winner, had three touchdowns in the first half and eventually left the game with a hand injury.

Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith catches a touchdown pass in front of Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade during the first half.

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) scores the first touchdown of Monday's College Football Playoff national championship game against Ohio State. Harris would finish with three touchdowns in the win,

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is tackled by Alabama linebacker Christopher Allen during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Buckeyes break through: Ohio State running back Master Teague III scores a touchdown past Alabama defensive back Josh Jobe during the first half of Monday's College Football Playoff national championship game.

Alabama defensive back Brian Branch breaks up a pass intended for Alabama wide receiver Javon Baker during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Battling for the national title: Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert catches a pass in front of Alabama linebacker Christian Harris during the first half of Monday's College Football Playoff national championship game.

Ohio State linebacker Baron Browning forces a fumble by Alabama quarterback Mac Jones during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields passes against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

Ohio State wide receiver Garrett Wilson catches a touchdown pass in front of Alabama defensive back Brian Branch during the second half.

Alabama wide receiver Slade Bolden (18, right) celebrates after scoring a touchdown with quarterback Mac Jones during the second half.

Alabama running back Najee Harris scores on a short run for his third touchdown of the game.

Ohio State players watch from the sidelines during the second half.

Fans watch before an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla.

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Credit: AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee

Alabama wins the national championship: Alabama head coach Nick Saban and players celebrate the program's latest championship secured with Monday's 52-24 victory over Ohio State in the CFP national championship game.

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