Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith connected for three scores on Friday to lead Alabama to a lopsided victory over Notre Dame in the 2021 Rose Bowl and clinch a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
Jan.1 (UPI) — Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith connected for three scores on Friday to lead Alabama to a lopsided victory over Notre Dame in the 2021 Rose Bowl and clinch a spot in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. Jones completed 25 of 30 passes for 297 yards, four scores and no interceptions in the 31-14 win at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Smith hauled in seven catches for 130 yards. « I was really proud of our players, » Alabama coach Nick Saban told ESPN after the game. « We worked hard. I was really proud of the way we came out and played. » Smith’s three receiving scores tied a Rose Bowl record and set an Alabama bowl game record. He was named Rose Bowl MVP for his efforts.
