The Florida Gators defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 24-14 in the BCS National Championship Game to win the championship. The Gators used stifling defense, just as they had all year, to defeat the high-powered offense of the Sooners. The Sooners came into the game scoring 60 points in five consecutive games prior to this game. They only managed 14 in this game, proving that they haven't played a good defense all year.
Heisman Trophy winner Sam Bradford had a decent game for the Sooners, but had two interceptions in the game. The Gators defense were able to take Bradford out of his game a little bit. The absence of running back Demarco Murray was felt a little as well. Running back Chris Brown still had 110 yards rushing but was unable to get into the end zone, especially on a critical red zone possession in the game.
Former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow wasn't completely good either. He threw a career-high two interceptions, but still ran the ball for 109 yards. Running back Percy Harvin ran for 122 yards on only 9 carries, constantly using his speed in the open field.
There was debate leading up to the game as to whether Oklahoma or Texas belonged in the title game. There was debate recently about whether Utah should have consideration for the title after convincingly beating Alabama in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. I believe Utah is the true champion because they had a good non-conference schedule and they haven't lost. Florida's loss to Ole Miss earlier in the season has proven to be not that bad of a loss as Ole Miss has gone on to become a good team.
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