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Alabama Football: 3 takeaways from blowout win in 2021 national title game

By Dante Pryor

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes ahead of Josh Proctor #41 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JANUARY 11: DeVonta Smith #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes ahead of Josh Proctor #41 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the second quarter of the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball against Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Pete Werner (20) during the third quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball against Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Pete Werner (20) during the third quarter in the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Final takeaways for Ohio State

At the end of the day, the Buckeyes could not overcome the injuries sustained before and during the game. Not only did Sermon get hurt, but guard Wyatt Davis was also injured and left the game. During the pre-game, it was reported that Justin Fields was 85 percent when he needed to be at full strength.

Despite the many players either graduating or leaving to enter the NFL draft, the Ohio State Buckeyes are simply going to reload for next season. The Buckeyes have a plethora of talent at all of the skill positions. What will be most interesting is the competition to take over for Justin Fields next season potentially.

Final takeaways for Alabama

In what can only be described as an imperfect season, the Crimson Tide proved they were a cut above everyone else in the country. Alabama played in a different atmosphere all season long. Alabama proved they were simply on a different level all season long. This game was a microcosm of their season. The Buckeyes gave it their best shot but could not keep pace with a team with superior talent.

Ironically, this could be an even more talented team next season. Saban and his staff bring in one of their most talented classes next season. The Crimson Tide keeps rolling. Those young men trusted the process and played a level above everyone else.

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