But earlier on Saturday, there were two highly anticipated bowl matches. One of them was the Sugar Bowl, where the Big 12 champion Kansas State Wildcats, who shocked CFP participant TCU in the conference title game, were defeated by the Alabama Crimson Tide 45-20.
The Kentucky Wildcats were defeated 21-0 by the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Music City Bowl.
Here are some of Saturday's early bowl games' highlights.
Sugar Bowl: No. 9 Kansas State 20 vs. No. 5 Alabama 45
FG K-State
On their first possession of the game, Kansas State moved the ball into Alabama territory; however, defensive back Jordan Battle later intercepted quarterback Will Howard. After saying that, Alabama went three-and-out. Kansas State then made a field goal after returning to the field.
Kansas State took over at its own 12-yard line after forcing another punt from Alabama. Running back Deuce Vaughn scored an 88-yard touchdown, giving the Wildcats a 10-0 lead, on the first play of the possession.
Bama retaliates
The next play, on third-and-10, Alabama quarterback Bryce Young connected with running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who sprinted for a 60-yard gain. Young connected with wide receiver Isaiah Bond three plays later for a 6-yard score, bringing the Crimson Tide within three.
change in lead
K-State went three-and-out following the touchdown by Alabama, which allowed the former to re-enter the end zone.
Young connected with wide receiver Jermaine Burton for a 47-yard gain on the fourth play of the drive, putting the ball close to the goal line. Alabama led 14-10 after two plays when Young connected with tight end Cameron Latu for a touchdown.
Bama on the rise
On an 18-play Kansas State drive that ended in a goal-line stop, Alabama travelled 98 yards for its third score. Three big plays—a 22-yard run by Gibbs, a 28-yard pass to Burton, and a 22-yard pass to Latu—laid the groundwork for Young and Burton to connect for a 12-yard score.
DIME
Out of the halftime break, Kansas State attempted an onside kick in the style of New Orleans football, but Alabama recovered it. Three plays later, they made the Wildcats pay dearly when Young found wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks for a 32-yard touchdown throw.
Taking charge
On its subsequent possession, Kansas State turned the ball over to Alabama after defensive back Brian Branch intercepted Howard. With only 13 minutes left in the third quarter, rushing back Jase McClellan scored on the very next play from 17 yards out, giving the Crimson Tide a 35-10 lead.
explosive attack
Young connected with wide receiver Kobe Prentice for a touchdown that was 47 yards in length in the final seconds of the third quarter after he avoided several tackles. With this result, Alabama now leads 42-13.
exits Bryce Young
Young made a memorable exit if the Sugar Bowl was his final contest at the NCAA level. Young received a send-off in the fourth quarter after completing five touchdown passes to five different players. At quarterback, Jalen Milroe entered the contest.
K-State scores late
In the waning minutes, running back Jordan Schippers scored across the goal line to give the Wildcats the lead. That said, Alabama triumphed 45–20.
TD Iowa
A few minutes into the second quarter, Iowa got on the board for the first time after a scoreless first quarter.
Following a punt, Iowa quarterback Joe Labas found tight end Sam Laporta at the Kentucky 42-yard line. Laporta outmuscled the Wildcats defenders for a 27-yard connection. The following play, tight end Luke Lachey and Labas made a 15-yard touchdown pass.
Pick-Six!
Defensive back Xavier Nwankpa intercepted Kentucky quarterback Destin Wade on the first play from scrimmage following the touchdown by Iowa, and he returned the interception 52 yards for a touchdown. Iowa now leads by 14-0.
A NEW PICK SIX!
Wade's second pick-six was thrown just before halftime. Defense back Cooper DeJean intercepted the Kentucky quarterback, who was backed up at his own 7-yard line, and carried it into the end zone. At the half, Iowa was up 21-0.
In the second half, Iowa's defence maintained its superiority, keeping Kentucky scoreless.
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