Ohio State upsets Alabama in Sugar Bowl Los Angeles Times | January 1, 2015 | 9:43 PM Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 230 yards and two touchdowns tonight to lead Ohio State to a 42-35 upset of top-ranked Alabama in the Sugar Bowl. The Buckeyes advance to the inaugural College Football Playoff championship game on Jan. 12 against Rose Bowl winner Oregon. For the latest information go to www.latimes.com.