Alabama head coach Nick Saban holds the Leishman Trophy after the Crimson Tide defeated Notre Dame in the 2021 Rose Bowl on Friday. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo
The Rose Bowl, one of the College Football Playoff semi-final games, was moved from its home in Pasadena, Calif., to Texas due to COVID-19 restrictions in California. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo
Alabama's Najee Harris (L) gets outside for a 53-yard run against Notre Dame. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo
Alabama's Mac Jones (C) completed 25 of 30 passes for 297 yards, four scores and no interceptions. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo
Alabama's Davonta Smith breaks free on a 26-yard touchdown catch against Notre Dame. Smith was named Rose Bowl MVP, hauled in seven catches for 130 yards, tied a Rose Bowl record and set an Alabama bowl game record. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo
Alabama's Najee Harris (C) runs through the Notre Dame defense. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo
Saban watches his team play during the first half. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo
Harris (L) runs against Notre Dame. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo
Jones (L) moves out the pocket against Notre Dame. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo
Fans get a rose as they enter AT&T Stadium for the game. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI | License Photo