Sure enough, the sport delivered with an absolutely electric day from the early slate all the way through the night action. Oregon won its first-ever game against a top-two opponent by defeating Ohio State in the final minutes,

Saban was joined by Kirk Herbstreit, who also selected Ohio State to win. Although Lee Corso was not in attendance, it was revealed earlier in the show that he too is backing the Buckeyes. Corso’s choice is particularly notable, as Ohio State is considered his "first love"—the first headgear pick he ever made was Brutus the Buckeye.