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LSU Roars Past Ohio State for National Title

Coach Les Miles' squad scores 31 unanswered points after trailing early

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 8, 2008 3:00 AM CST
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(Newser) – Ohio State coach Jim Tressel must have felt a sense of deja vu last night: his team played poorly and lost to a Southeastern Conference team in the BCS title game—just as it did in January 2007. This year's opponent, LSU, beat the Buckeyes, 38-24, backed by four TD passes by fifth-year quarterback Matt Flynn, writes the Columbus Dispatch.

The Tigers were clearly the faster, stronger team as they forced Ohio State into three turnovers in winning their second championship in five years. LSU fans serenaded Ohio State with chants of "SEC, SEC" in the waning moments and an elated All-American Glenn Dorsey proclaimed, "My team is the No. 1 team in the land!" Louisiana State finished 12-2.

LSU linebacker Ali Highsmith (7) knocks the ball from Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman (17) causing a fumble that LSU recovered in the second half during the BCS championship game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
LSU linebacker Ali Highsmith (7) knocks the ball from Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman (17) causing a fumble that LSU recovered in the second half during the BCS championship game at the Louisiana...   (Associated Press)
LSU wide receiver Trindon Holliday (8) is tackled by Ohio State defensive end Robert Rose (9) in the second quarter of the BCS championship college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
LSU wide receiver Trindon Holliday (8) is tackled by Ohio State defensive end Robert Rose (9) in the second quarter of the BCS championship college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans,...   (Associated Press)
LSU wide receiver Brandon LaFell (1) scores on a 10-yard pass in the second quarter as Ohio State cornerback Malcolm Jenkins (2) tries to defend during the BCS championship college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
LSU wide receiver Brandon LaFell (1) scores on a 10-yard pass in the second quarter as Ohio State cornerback Malcolm Jenkins (2) tries to defend during the BCS championship college football game at the...   (Associated Press)
The pregame ceremony fills the playing field before the BCS championship college football game between LSU and Ohio State at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
The pregame ceremony fills the playing field before the BCS championship college football game between LSU and Ohio State at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie...   (Associated Press)
LSU tight end Richard Dickson (82) celebrates his 13-yard touchdown run against Ohio State with LSU wide receiver Brandon LaFell (1) during the BCS championship college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
LSU tight end Richard Dickson (82) celebrates his 13-yard touchdown run against Ohio State with LSU wide receiver Brandon LaFell (1) during the BCS championship college football game at the Louisiana...   (Associated Press)
LSU coach Les Miles, right, talks with Jacob O'Hair (51) during the BCS championship college football game against Ohio State in the first half at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
LSU coach Les Miles, right, talks with Jacob O'Hair (51) during the BCS championship college football game against Ohio State in the first half at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan....   (Associated Press)
LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey (72) leads the Tiger football team in acknowledging the fans after defeating Ohio State 38-24 in the BCS championship college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey (72) leads the Tiger football team in acknowledging the fans after defeating Ohio State 38-24 in the BCS championship college football game at the Louisiana Superdome...   (Associated Press)
LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey (72) holds up the championship trophy after defeating Ohio State 38-24 in the BCS championship game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
LSU defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey (72) holds up the championship trophy after defeating Ohio State 38-24 in the BCS championship game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. (AP...   (Associated Press)
LSU coach Les Miles celebrates his team's 38-24 victory over Ohio State in the BCS championship college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
LSU coach Les Miles celebrates his team's 38-24 victory over Ohio State in the BCS championship college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)   (Associated Press)
Ohio State defensive lineman Vernon Gholston sits on the bench near the end of the game against LSU during the championship college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. LSU defeated Ohio State 38-24 to win the national championship. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Ohio State defensive lineman Vernon Gholston sits on the bench near the end of the game against LSU during the championship college football game at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Monday, Jan....   (Associated Press)
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LSU 38 Ohio State 24
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