Ranking the championship game matchups since the BCS era

LSU and Clemson meet Jan. 13 for the national championship. Where will this game rank among those since the BCS era?

3. 2002: Ohio State 31, Miami 24 (2 OT)

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In a shocking, thrilling season-ender, Ohio State ripped the national title from the confident ‘Canes — who, at one point, rushed onto the field thinking they had won. In the end, Maurice Clarett ran 5 yards for the winning touchdown, and Ohio State’s defense turned back one final bid by No. 1 Miami to tie it. With that, the Buckeyes completed an unlikely, unbeaten run to their first national title in 34 years.

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