WATCH: Ezekiel Elliott Hurdles Player & Runs for 54 Yards

Ezekiel Elliott ripped off a 54-yard run early in the 1st quarter of the Sugar Bowl. (Getty)

Ezekiel Elliott ripped off a 54-yard run early in the 1st quarter of the Sugar Bowl. (Getty)

On Ohio State’s first possession, Ezekiel Elliott exploded down the sideline for a 54-yard run to get deep into Alabama territory.

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The Buckeyes settled for a field goal and a 3-0 lead.