CAPTURING THE MOMENT

Social media reacts as Ohio State beats Oregon for its sixth national title

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Ohio State wrapped up its sixth national title with a 45-20 win over Oregon and the Twitter world was abuzz about the Buckeyes' run from a September home loss and a pair of QB injuries to an improbable championship. Here's a sampling of reaction:

Ohio State wins national title beating 2 teams most thought best: Alabama & Oregon. Most undisputed champs, perhaps ever.
— Ted Miller (@TedMillerRK) January 13, 2015

Congratulations to Urban and The Ohio State Buckeyes! Well earned. Last 3 as underdogs. Won't be dogs at all in '15 season!
— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) January 13, 2015

Ohio State was 40-1 to win the national championship after losing to Virginia Tech... That bet paid off. pic.twitter.com/AQ0zlIA98o
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 13, 2015

Welcome to the era of Big Ten dominance.
— Brian Bennett (@BennettESPN) January 13, 2015

An Ohio State team that was supposed to be a "year away" is about to become national champion. A dynasty may have just been born.
— Austin Ward (@AWardESPN) January 13, 2015

The @EmpireStateBldg is lit up scarlet and grey to celebrate Ohio State's championship. pic.twitter.com/Iicqriqu3q
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 13, 2015

Cardale Jones just finished the greatest 3-game run for a backup QB in CFB history. Maybe for any QB. #UOvsOSU
— Trevor Matich (@TMatich) January 13, 2015

Safe to say that no third stringer has ever earned a National Championship more. https://t.co/Zh2V4n0uiW
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 13, 2015

When I have children I'm going to tell them to aspire to be third-string quarterbacks.
— Chantel Jennings (@ChantelJennings) January 13, 2015

Cardale Jones: Undefeated marvel of postseason quarterback play. What a magical ride for the Ohio State QB.
— Austin Ward (@AWardESPN) January 13, 2015

Somebody (LeBron) is fired up the Buckeyes have the lead. pic.twitter.com/97hRKcP3Ni
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 13, 2015

Ohio State, fairly or unfairly, was blamed for B1G's big-stage struggles in 2006-07. But always seemed like Bucks would restore league's rep
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) January 13, 2015

Urban has now beat last 3 Heisman winners going for title -- Troy Smith, Bradford & Mariota (via @ChiCityBrian, @TeddyGreenstein)
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 13, 2015

Urban Meyer is the best coach in America. What he did with this team is simply astounding.
— Andrea Adelson (@aadelsonESPN) January 13, 2015

Urban Meyer isn't just creeping up on Nick Saban, He's standing right next to him
— Edward Aschoff (@AschoffESPN) January 13, 2015

Great pic RT @SportsCenter: That moment when your players decide it's time to celebrate... (via @rtringali for ESPN) pic.twitter.com/sYeMSbwyEd
— Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr) January 13, 2015

Stellar Gatorade shot from @GettySport pic.twitter.com/7kgJdjSG46
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 13, 2015

Dominant performance tonight by the Ohio State Buckeyes. They controlled the line of scrimmage as Old School football wins the night!
— Todd Blackledge (@Todd_Blackledge) January 13, 2015

I think I hear OSU's offensive line yelling "weight room" at Oregon defensive line. Story of the game. Couldn't stop Elliot. This is over !
— MarkJonesESPN (@MarkJonesESPN) January 13, 2015

Has any unit ever improved more over the course of a season than Ohio State's O-line? Incredible coaching job. #UOvsOSU
— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) January 13, 2015

The champs and their fans sing Carmen Ohio pic.twitter.com/udQtMS42mQ
— Max Olson (@max_olson) January 13, 2015

Outstanding performance by Buckeyes defense tonight. Got a few breaks early and no takeaways but really subdued explosive team. #UOvsOSU
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) January 13, 2015

So let me get this straight: Ohio State has four potential 2015 Heisman candidates on its roster. You get a trip to NYC! And you! And you!
— Andrea Adelson (@aadelsonESPN) January 13, 2015

Congrats to @OSUCoachMeyer and @OSUFOOTBALL on a dominating performance tonight. Rep'd the @B1Gfootball well. #CFPNationalChampionship
— Desmond Howard (@DesmondHoward) January 13, 2015

This college playoff thing is pretty sweet! Could not be more impressed with how O State has played. Really impressive. Go Big Ten!
— Drew Brees (@drewbrees) January 13, 2015

Big Ten commish Jim Delany: " A reset button may have gotten hit tonight."
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) January 13, 2015

National Champion Selfie pic.twitter.com/x1YjUqxrIJ
— Warren Ball Jr. (@WarrenB_) January 13, 2015

Congrats to the #Buckeyes What a great season. Embodied by toughness and resilience. Unbelievable coaching job @OSUCoachMeyer
— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) January 13, 2015

The No. 4 seed with the No. 3 QB wins the first-ever College Football Playoff. That was awesome.
— Max Olson (@max_olson) January 13, 2015

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BUCKEYE ALUMNI REACT

TOO BIG...TOO STRONG...TOO PHYSICAL...#BUCKEYES
— joey galloway (@Joey_Galloway) January 13, 2015

Not 1, Not 2, Not 3.....LOL Just the beginning... "It Feels Good Yaaah"#UndisputedChampions http://t.co/SaVemkdPVD
— Eddie George (@EddieGeorge2727) January 13, 2015

All we do is run through the #Pac10 & #SEC and have 3 QBs!!! #GoBucks #B1G #OhioAgainstTheWorld #Buckeyes #CFBPlayoff #OhioState
— Will Allen 20 (@WillAllenWAF) January 13, 2015

Go Bucks!!! = pic.twitter.com/P5ZpTQyMng
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) January 13, 2015

I'm from O-H-I-O #2015NationalChampions
— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) January 13, 2015

Aaaaaand it's a Scarlet and Gray wrap! (No yellow flags either! ) #OREvsOSU
— robert smith (@ESPNRobertSmith) January 13, 2015

Well done!! Go Bucks!!!
— DonteHitner (@DonteWhitner) January 13, 2015

Proud of these young fellas at The Ohio State University! Job well done! #Underdogs #eat
— Mike Conley (@mconley11) January 13, 2015

EZE DOES IT

Ezekiel Elliot: 246 rushing yards, 4 TD; most ever in Championship Game (since BCS era began)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 13, 2015

Zeeeeeke #UOvsOSU

A video posted by Edward Aschoff (@ecaschoff) on Jan 12, 2015 at 10:02pm PST

That boi a BEAST!!!!!! #Zeke
— LeBron James (@KingJames) January 13, 2015

In three postseason games, Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 696 yards and 8 TDs, while averaging 9.1 yards per carry.
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) January 13, 2015

Ezekiel means "God gives Strength" in Hebrew. Sounds about right.
— Brian Bennett (@BennettESPN) January 13, 2015

That run before the TD might have been Ezekiel's best run of the night. He does so many little things right. Dude is special. #OREvsOSU
— robert smith (@ESPNRobertSmith) January 13, 2015

PUTTING IT INTO PERSPECTIVE

Ohio State has played in 6 games as an underdog under Urban Meyer. They've won all 6. pic.twitter.com/P6W4zsYgVf
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 13, 2015

Urban Meyer: 2nd head coach in college football history to win national titles at multiple schools; Joins Nick Saban (Alabama & LSU)
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 13, 2015

Ohio State is the 3rd team to go from 5 in the final pre-bowl AP Poll to No. 1 after the bowls. The others - 1983 Miami and 1977 Notre Dame.
— Chris Fallica (@chrisfallica) January 13, 2015

Funny, without the playoff, Ohio State likely would've ended the season ranked 5th or worse - and few would've argued.
— David Hale (@DavidHaleESPN) January 13, 2015

Cardale Jones: 3rd career start; Fewest by starting QB to win a national championship game
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 13, 2015

Ohio State becomes 4th team since 1936 to win an undisputed National Championship after losing in September. pic.twitter.com/9sum7gdihJ
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 13, 2015

Ohio State last 3 games: 3 Heisman finalists faced 3-0 record: Big Ten championship, Sugar Bowl victory, national championship
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 13, 2015

Ohio State is the 1st team to be ranked outside the Top 10 in November and win the national championship.
— Chris Fallica (@chrisfallica) January 13, 2015

Big Ten teams were an underdog in all 11 bowl games and went 6-5
— Brett McMurphy (@McMurphyESPN) January 13, 2015