DraftKings Network - Everything you need to know for the 2021 Rose Bowl: Alabama vs. Notre DameAnother great SB Nation bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52893/DKN_Favicon_32x32..png2021-01-01T16:37:40-08:00http://dknetwork.draftkings.com/rss/stream/219693162021-01-01T16:37:40-08:002021-01-01T16:37:40-08:00Tracking Mac Jones’ performance in the Rose Bowl vs. Notre Dame
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<p>Alabama quarterback Mac Jones is a Heisman finalist and is looking to lead Alabama to the national title. We’ll track his performance throughout the Rose Bowl.</p> <p id="oN9tZH">The <a href="https://www.rollbamaroll.com">Alabama Crimson Tide</a> face the <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> in the 2021 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/rose-bowl">Rose Bowl</a>. Quarterback Mac Jones closes out a potential Heisman Trophy campaign with a chance to advance Alabama to the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. We’ll be tracking his performance in the Rose Bowl.</p>
<p id="f4WJ2y">Jones was one of the most successful quarterbacks in America in 2020, finishing the regular season with 3,739 yards and 32 touchdowns against just four interceptions. With a 76.5% completion rate, he guided one of the most lethal offenses in college football this season.</p>
<p id="9NI1Ip"><em><strong>Final</strong></em></p>
<p id="aquub7">Mac Jones finished 25-30 for 297 yards and four touchdowns, while also having six carries for 18 yards. If he does win the Heisman it would be a bit of an upset, but he would certainly be a worthy winner after his regular season and performance today.</p>
<p id="WpOnjs"><em><strong>After third quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="G64wUv">It’s all over but the trophy presentation. Jones is 22-26 for 283 yards and four touchdowns, as well as having four carries for 20 yards scrambling. He’s played terrific today, and deserves his Heisman candidacy.</p>
<p id="LmjZSH"><em><strong>Update: 4:58 third quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="tXQeXF">Jones throws for his fourth touchdown of the day, and is 20-23 for 258 yards. But to be fair, when you’re throwing to DeVonta Smith... a lot of quarterbacks could do this.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mac Jones to Devonta Smith for the TOUCHDOWN<br><br>His 3rd rec TD of the night! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Alabama?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Alabama</a><br><br> <a href="https://t.co/rue2U8ifT9">pic.twitter.com/rue2U8ifT9</a></p>— Sideline CFB (@SidelineCFB) <a href="https://twitter.com/SidelineCFB/status/1345150584844935170?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a>
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<p id="wH0R9N"><em><strong>Update: After second quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="2jtWf6">Smith continues to look like the best player on the field, unless it’s his teammate Najee Harris. Smith is five catches for 102 yards and two touchdowns through 30 minutes of football, but lost five yards on an end-around attempt. Obviously ‘Bama should cut him before the national championship game for such an offense.</p>
<p id="wqF40m"><em><strong>Update: 8:49 second quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="FR3nK1">Mac Jones throws for another TD, this time to DeVonta Smith on a stem-slant for the too easy TD. But Smith went to the injury tent after this score, and we’ll see if he returns.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">DeVonta Smith can’t stop scoring TDs<br><br> <a href="https://t.co/BwOSwED3cc">pic.twitter.com/BwOSwED3cc</a></p>— PFF College (@PFF_College) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1345133189350760449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a>
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<p id="JtccqU"><em><strong>Update: After first quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="FLY1o5">Jones finished the first quarter 8-9 for 97 yards and two passing touchdowns. He’s been under about zero pressure, and his skill players are making all the plays. His stats could be ridiculous by the time he comes out of this game.</p>
<p id="RBsDk4"><em><strong>Update: 10:14 first quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="RpYFbd">The first touchdown of the game was Jones to DeVonta Smith for 26 yards on an RPO, and check out the outstanding blocking from John Metchie III.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mac Jones to DaVonta Smith automatic to get the Tide on the board first in the <a href="https://twitter.com/rosebowlgame?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rosebowlgame</a><a href="https://twitter.com/AlabamaFTBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlabamaFTBL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RollTide?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RollTide</a> <a href="https://t.co/FRRJIcJaG6">pic.twitter.com/FRRJIcJaG6</a></p>— Collin Wilson (@_Collin1) <a href="https://twitter.com/_Collin1/status/1345121086984376322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a>
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https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2021/1/1/22209544/mac-jones-stats-rose-bowl-alabama-vs-notre-dame-video-highlights-cfp-semifinalsDavid Fucillo2021-01-01T16:35:15-08:002021-01-01T16:35:15-08:00Alabama dispatches Notre Dame in Rose Bowl semifinal
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<p>The heavily favored Alabama Crimson Tide easily dispatched Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a Rose Bowl semifinal as DeVonta Smith cemented his status as the nation’s top player.</p> <p id="d5nFv1">ARLINGTON, Texas — The No. 1-seeded <a href="https://www.rollbamaroll.com">Alabama Crimson Tide</a> easily dispatched the No. 4 seeded <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> 31-14 during a <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/rose-bowl">Rose Bowl</a> semifinal displaced by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Crimson Tide cruised to the victory on the back of Heisman favorite DeVonta Smith, who hauled in seven passes for 130 yards and three touchdowns.</p>
<p id="3RkTVd">The game opened ominously for Notre Dame, who entered as the largest underdog in the history of the College Football Playoff. Returner Chris Tyree fumbled the opening kickoff and set up the Fighting Irish inside their 10-yard line. Quarterback Ian Book threw a backward pass out of bounds for another fumble two plays later, effectively dooming the drive and handing over a possession Alabama in the process.</p>
<p id="voy8w0">From there, the Crimson Tide laid into the Irish. The first of Smith’s touchdowns capped off seven-play drive that never saw a third down. Alabama forced a punt on the following possession and responded with a 97-yard drive, 53 of which came on a magnificent run from running back Najee Harris who hurdled Notre Dame defensive back Nick McCloud in the open field.</p>
<p id="JRBe79">At that point, the Fighting Irish finally sprung back to life. Book and running back Kyren Williams sparked a 15-play drive that finished in the end zone and cut the Crimson Tide lead to a single score.</p>
<p id="Rn3LWy">But the swing proved to be short-lived. Alabama quarterback Mac Jones ran or threw on every snap of a six-play drive, completing the series with a 34-yard connection with Smith to re-establish a two-possession lead. The Irish would never come within 14 points the rest of the way.</p>
<p id="Vz3LPY">With the semifinal in the rearview mirror, Alabama can turn its attention to a national championship game that will also feature the winner of a <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/sugar-bowl">Sugar Bowl</a> matchup of the <a href="https://www.landgrantholyland.com">Ohio State</a> Buckeyes or <a href="https://www.shakinthesouthland.com">Clemson Tigers</a>. Should the Tigers emerge victorious, it would mark the fourth time they will face the Crimson Tide for the national championship in the last six years.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2021/1/1/22209784/alabama-vs-notre-dame-final-score-rose-bowl-devonta-smith-stats-najee-harris-mac-jones-ian-book-oddsJason Hirschhorn2021-01-01T16:33:44-08:002021-01-01T16:33:44-08:00Notre Dame manages the backdoor cover vs. Alabama in 2021 Sugar Bowl
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<p>Did Alabama find a cover in the Rose Bowl? Did the total come in? We check on everything that happened from an odds perspective here.</p> <p id="RUMNnn">Ian Book’s touchdown with 56 seconds remaining may have been academic for the outcome of the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/rose-bowl">Rose Bowl</a> between Alabama and <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame</a>, but his one-yard rushing score certainly made a lot of money move at <a href="https://www.draftkings.com/sportsbook">DraftKings Sportsbook</a> and beyond.</p>
<p id="SEkfjO">Notre Dame closed as a 19.5-point favorite at DraftKings, and the late TD made the final score 31-14 which made the Irish the winner if you had them against the spread. The line didn’t move too much from the open until kickoff, so basically everyone that had ND came away a winner because of the 14-play, 80-yard drive that took 5:32 off the game clock.</p>
<p id="XWdTnJ">It’s not surprising that this had many people on social media both happy and sad.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">BACKDOOR Notre Dame cover I’m BESIDE MYSELF ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! -19.5 Bama Scotty Van Bad Beat on an Ian Book option I’m spent <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoseBowl?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoseBowl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BadBeats?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BadBeats</a> <a href="https://t.co/Ta7ekBvqVl">pic.twitter.com/Ta7ekBvqVl</a></p>— Alex Monaco (@Alex__Monaco) <a href="https://twitter.com/Alex__Monaco/status/1345165080569270273?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2021</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">How I feel after hitting the Notre Dame backdoor cover. <a href="https://t.co/O4siQQxhKR">pic.twitter.com/O4siQQxhKR</a></p>— Kevin Davis (@BoogieDownPicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/BoogieDownPicks/status/1345165409566269440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2021</a>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Notre Dame (+19.5) backdoor cover <a href="https://t.co/j96WeRsy9x">https://t.co/j96WeRsy9x</a></p>— Nu Wexler (@wexler) <a href="https://twitter.com/wexler/status/1345165303823675393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 2, 2021</a>
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<p id="wrjYyT">But just another day of betting on college football in 2020. It’s just like every other bad beat, but since it’s in the College Football Playoff semifinal with a spot in the national championship on the line, well... It Just Means More.</p>
<p id="q21SjO">Even with an onsides kick recovery for a stalled drive afterwards, the total was never in doubt, as it closed at 66 and it didn’t get close.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2021/1/1/22209794/rose-bowl-final-score-gambling-recap-odds-point-spread-back-door-coverCollin Sherwin2021-01-01T16:30:18-08:002021-01-01T16:30:18-08:00Tracking DeVonta Smith’s performance in the Rose Bowl vs. Notre Dame
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<p>Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith is the Heisman favorite. We’ll track his performance throughout the Rose Bowl.</p> <p id="reG9MH"><em><strong>Update: Final</strong></em></p>
<p id="XUmCKG">For those Heisman voters who did not select DeVonta Smith, they might want to reconsider because he put on another incredible performance in the Rose Bowl. He wasn’t needed much in the second half and finished with seven catches for 130 yards with three touchdowns. Next up is either Ohio State or Clemson as the Crimson Tide got the win. Regardless, he’s the most dangerous option on the Alabama offense.</p>
<p id="mkXFua"><em><strong>Update: After 3rd quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="gtBKXw">Smith has seven catches for 130 yards and three touchdowns. But he’s lost five yards rushing. And clearly this is why the Miami Dolphins shouldn’t draft him at No. 3 overall, right??</p>
<p id="nGl01x"><em><strong>Update: 4:58 3rd quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="JoXFM8">Well, he did it again. DeVonta Smith now has 20 receiving touchdowns on the season. His third of the day gave Alabama a 28-7 lead.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Beautiful, Mac Jones to Devonta Smith for the TOUCHDOWN <a href="https://t.co/yRM4ytBQfI">pic.twitter.com/yRM4ytBQfI</a></p>— NCAAF Nation (@NCAAFNation247) <a href="https://twitter.com/NCAAFNation247/status/1345150435959701504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a>
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<p id="5nuhWo"><em><strong>Update: 14:20 3rd quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="2lgcPb">Are you kidding me? Count it for 22 yards.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">DeVonta Smith is SPECIAL! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HEISM6N?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HEISM6N</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RollTide?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RollTide</a> <a href="https://t.co/dQg99BNIGg">pic.twitter.com/dQg99BNIGg</a></p>— . (@RespectDaBeard1) <a href="https://twitter.com/RespectDaBeard1/status/1345145428719747072?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a>
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<p id="VqGzYN"><em><strong>Update: Halftime</strong></em></p>
<p id="ZE7Vw9">DeVonta Smith scored on the first drive of the game with a 26-yard score. He was generous enough to give another Alabama pass catcher a touchdown on the second drive, but Smith took a slant for 36 yards for the end zone. He finished the first half with five catches for 101 yards and two touchdowns. He also carried the ball once and lost five yards on the play. Alabama leads 21-7.</p>
<p id="KNmvnS"><em><strong>Update: 8:49 2nd quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="WbnwNn">DeVonta Smith continues to show why he is the Heisman front runner as he scored his second touchdown of the game, taking a slant 34 yards to the house to give the Crimson Tide a 21-7 lead in the second quarter. He is already approaching 100 yard receiving with four catches for 93 yards and a pair of scores.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">DeVonta Smith can’t stop scoring TDs<br><br> <a href="https://t.co/BwOSwED3cc">pic.twitter.com/BwOSwED3cc</a></p>— PFF College (@PFF_College) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_College/status/1345133189350760449?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a>
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<p id="hRBxFC"><em><strong>Update: After 1st quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="OCYlNJ">DeVonta Smith hauled in two catches for 35 yards with a touchdown, highlighted by a 26-yard connection for the first touchdown of the game. Alabama leads 14-0 after the first quarter.</p>
<p id="1cjGST"><em><strong>Update: 10:14 1st quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="YR952T">The first touchdown of the game was Mac Jones to Smith for 26 yards on an RPO, and check out the outstanding blocking from John Metchie III.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mac Jones to DaVonta Smith automatic to get the Tide on the board first in the <a href="https://twitter.com/rosebowlgame?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rosebowlgame</a><a href="https://twitter.com/AlabamaFTBL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlabamaFTBL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RollTide?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RollTide</a> <a href="https://t.co/FRRJIcJaG6">pic.twitter.com/FRRJIcJaG6</a></p>— Collin Wilson (@_Collin1) <a href="https://twitter.com/_Collin1/status/1345121086984376322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a>
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<p id="v2dmcZ">The <a href="https://www.rollbamaroll.com">Alabama Crimson Tide</a> takes on the <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> in the 2021 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/rose-bowl">Rose Bowl</a>, and plenty of eyes will be on Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith. Currently listed as the Heisman favorite according to <a href="https://sportsbook.draftkings.com/leagues/football/2?category=player-futures&subcategory=game">DraftKings Sportsbook</a>, Smith could be the first at his position to win the award since 1991 with Michigan’s Desmond Howard. We’ll be tracking his performance throughout the game as the Tide look to advance to the national title game.</p>
<p id="VDJoSf">Smith put together one of the best seasons by a wide receiver we’ve seen in a long time this year. He ranks No. 1 in all of college football with receptions and yards and second in touchdown catches. Heading into this game, Smith caught 98 passes for 1,511 yards with 17 touchdowns. He is a major reason Alabama’s offense is so dangerous especially after receiver Jaylen Waddle was injured earlier this season.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2021/1/1/22209587/devonta-smith-stats-rose-bowl-alabama-vs-notre-dame-video-highlights-cfp-semifinalsDavid Fucillo2021-01-01T16:30:15-08:002021-01-01T16:30:15-08:00Tracking Najee Harris performance in the Rose Bowl vs. Notre Dame
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<p>Alabama running back Najee Harris is running and pass-catching threat. How will he perform in the Rose Bowl?</p> <p id="oN9tZH"><em><strong>Update: Final</strong></em></p>
<p id="zyrew7">Najee Harris finished up his night with 125 yards on 15 carries, averaging 8.3 yards per carry as he helped Alabama to a victory in the Rose Bowl. He created the highlight of the game early when he hurdled a defender for a big gainer, setting up an Alabama touchdown. </p>
<p id="4z5KhG"><em><strong>Update: After 3rd quarter </strong></em></p>
<p id="Up0lYb">Harris has 15 carries for 125 yards, and four catches for thirty yards. He’s without a score, and that might be the only thing missing from his resume today in a tremendous performance on the biggest stage.</p>
<p id="rIZ04V"><em><strong>Update: Halftime</strong></em></p>
<p id="r4TaS8">Alabama heads into halftime with a 21-7 lead over Notre Dame in the Rose Bowl. The most electric highlight of the game came when Najee Harris hurdled a defender for a big gain. After the first couple quarters, he has seven carries for 93 yards to go along with a pair of receptions for 15 yards.</p>
<p id="bOtqj5"><em><strong>Update: After 1st quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="F8HSyF">Following the first quarter of play, Najee Harris carried the ball three times for 79 yards, highlighted by an incredible run where he leaped over a defender, setting up the Crimson Tide’s second touchdown of the game. Additionally, Harris has one catch for 14 yards. Alabama leads 14-0.</p>
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<p id="JBQsIl">NAJEE HARRIS YOU ARE 6’2 230 THIS IS NOT FAIR PLEASE STOP CHEATING</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well Damn. Getting air. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bama?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bama</a> is who we thought they were (and so is Notre Dame) <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Denver7?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Denver7</a> <a href="https://t.co/BabcmK7Eyp">pic.twitter.com/BabcmK7Eyp</a></p>— Troy Renck (@TroyRenck) <a href="https://twitter.com/TroyRenck/status/1345124134305427456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a>
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<p id="XcWt6w">The <a href="https://www.rollbamaroll.com">Alabama Crimson Tide</a> will take on the <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> in the 2021 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/rose-bowl">Rose Bowl</a> on New Year’s Day. Alabama is dangerous all over the offensive side of the ball, and Najee Harris is a major reason for that. He will play a major role against Notre Dame as one of the best running backs in the country.</p>
<p id="5v744v">There was some chatter Alabama might have three Heisman Trophy finalists including Harris, but in the end only quarterback Mac Jones and wide receiver DeVonta Smith. It was still a spectacular season for the Alabama running game. During the season, Harris led the country with 24 rushing touchdowns with the third most yards rushing at 1,262 yards on the ground.</p>
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https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2021/1/1/22209586/najee-harris-stats-rose-bowl-alabama-vs-notre-dame-video-highlights-cfp-semifinalsDavid Fucillo2021-01-01T16:00:45-08:002021-01-01T16:00:45-08:00Tracking Ian Book’s performance in the Rose Bowl vs. Alabama
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<p>Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book will need a big game to stick with the Alabama offense. We’ll be tracking his performance during the Rose Bowl.</p> <p id="oN9tZH">The <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> are squaring off against the <a href="https://www.rollbamaroll.com">Alabama Crimson Tide</a> in the 2021 <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/rose-bowl">Rose Bowl</a> for a spot in the national title game. Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book will likely need a big-time performance to stick with Alabama in this game. He put together a good season, but we’ll see if it will be enough to hang with an offense like the Crimson Tide. We’ll be tracking his performance throughout the game.</p>
<p id="rmMEuW">As a senior, Book put together a productive season running the Notre Dame offense, highlighted by a 47-40 double-overtime victory over Clemson earlier this year. Coming into this game, Book completed 64% of his passes for 2,601 yards with 15 touchdowns and two interceptions.</p>
<p id="kNcxB5"><em><strong>12:45 fourth quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="BrxPqR">Book re-enters the game at quarterback and takes over down 31-7. He is 13-17 for 105 yards and an interception so far today.</p>
<p id="kfTnj5"><em><strong>4:25 third quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="Mk893X">Book appears to have been injured on a play and came off the field hurt after taking this sack. Drew Pyne replaced Book at quarterback for the next several plays.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Christian Barmore sacks Ian Book for a 14-yd loss .. Book is down <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> 7 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Alabama?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Alabama</a> 28 Q3 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoseBowl?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoseBowl</a> <a href="https://t.co/jxwdgSOAMu">pic.twitter.com/jxwdgSOAMu</a></p>— Sports ②④x⑦ (@B_R_R_D) <a href="https://twitter.com/B_R_R_D/status/1345152459723984900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a>
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<p id="yIAs5u"><em><strong>After second quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="PXcKWN">Book helped lead ND to their first score of the game via a 15-play, 75-yard touchdown drive that took 8:03 off the clock. But he’s at just 10-13 for 84 yards so far. His most impressive feat so far today might be not turning the ball over in the face of all this Alabama pressure.</p>
<p id="wCsz5U"><em><strong>After first quarter</strong></em></p>
<p id="UIKSiZ">There wasn’t much Book could do with Crimson Tide defenders smelling his breath on every down, but the quarterback admirably went 2-4 for 33 yards in the first quarter. He also carried the ball four times for eight yards, mostly by running away from massive and talented young men not wearing his jersey.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2021/1/1/22209591/ian-book-stats-rose-bowl-notre-dame-vs-alabama-video-highlights-cfp-semifinalsErik Buchinger2021-01-01T15:55:49-08:002021-01-01T15:55:49-08:00Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book leaves with injury in Rose Bowl
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<p>Ian Book was taken down for a sack and had to leave the game.</p> <p id="wdJZfk"><em><strong>Update 12:45 4th quarter:</strong></em> Ian Book was throwing on the sideline during Alabama’s possession, and Book returned to the game when <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame</a> got the ball back.</p>
<p id="CwR6JG">The <a href="https://www.rollbamaroll.com">Alabama Crimson Tide</a> pulled off their first sack of the game, and Ian Book was forced to leave the game with an undisclosed injury in the third quarter. Christian Barmore picked up the sack for a 14-yard loss.</p>
<p id="e4EdJB">True freshman Drew Pyne entered the game at quarterback for the <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame Fighting Irish</a> and finished off the drive, completing one pass for seven yards. He came into this game completing one of two passes for five yards with one carry for four yards.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Christian Barmore sacks Ian Book for a 14-yd loss .. Book is down <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> 7 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Alabama?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Alabama</a> 28 Q3 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoseBowl?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoseBowl</a> <a href="https://t.co/jxwdgSOAMu">pic.twitter.com/jxwdgSOAMu</a></p>— Sports ②④x⑦ (@B_R_R_D) <a href="https://twitter.com/B_R_R_D/status/1345152459723984900?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a>
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<p id="NsKstn">Book completed 13 of 17 passes for 105 yards with one interception, which came on Notre Dame’s previous possession. The Fighting Irish were down 28-7 when he went down with the injury.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2021/1/1/22209763/ian-book-injury-update-rose-bowl-2021-backup-quarterback-drew-pyne-alabama-vs-notre-dameErik Buchinger2021-01-01T14:15:43-08:002021-01-01T14:15:43-08:00Megan Rapinoe called Najee Harris’ absurd hurdle run in the Rose Bowl
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<p>The captain of the US Women’s Soccer National Team had a fan in Alabama running back Najee Harris. And she apparently had a premonition as well.</p> <p id="b1HML6">In one of the nicer moments of the run-up to the <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/rose-bowl">Rose Bowl</a> this year, Alabama Najee Harris was asked a question about his repeated use of the signature celebration of US Women’s Soccer National Team star Megan Rapinoe after scoring touchdowns this season.</p>
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<p id="xXxWnm">It turns out Harris is a huge fan of the USWNT and OL Reign’s most well-known player, and gave a tremendous answer about his admiration of the midfielder and an outspoken champion for women’s rights and other causes.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alabama RB Najee Harris on the inspiration he gets from <a href="https://twitter.com/USWNT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@USWNT</a> star Megan Rapinoe during his Rose Bowl press conference. <a href="https://t.co/08B5k1msnt">pic.twitter.com/08B5k1msnt</a></p>— Alabama Crimson Tide | AL.com (@aldotcomTide) <a href="https://twitter.com/aldotcomTide/status/1344009077039489026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 29, 2020</a>
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<p id="KrRutL">To wit, Rapinoe responded on Twitter, and wished for Harris to hurdle someone in the College Football Playoff semifinal.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Najeeeee Roll Tide!!!!! ( did I do it right? ) Be Great, get those ‘s and hurdle someone for me! <a href="https://twitter.com/ohthatsNajee22?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ohthatsNajee22</a> x 2️⃣2️⃣ <a href="https://t.co/4YcDPCGShD">https://t.co/4YcDPCGShD</a></p>— Megan Rapinoe (@mPinoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/mPinoe/status/1344135452505198594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2020</a>
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<p id="B3Cusn">Cut to the first quarter of the Rose Bowl against <a href="https://www.onefootdown.com">Notre Dame</a>...</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">this angle is even better. he hurdled him in stride: <a href="https://t.co/hpl62ZFwAr">pic.twitter.com/hpl62ZFwAr</a></p>— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoleAuerbach/status/1345125613556871168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2021</a>
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<p id="UP5fo4">Pinoe: Two-time FIFA <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/fifa-womens-world-cup">World Cup</a> champion, Olympic gold medalist, and apparently a seer in her spare time.</p>
<p id="x8LxV8">It made Harris’ phenomenal hurdle even more memorable, as that might go down as the signature play of the College Football Playoff in 2021.</p>
https://dknetwork.draftkings.com/2021/1/1/22209657/najee-harris-hurdle-run-megan-rapinoe-rose-bowl-2021Collin Sherwin