Who won college football national championship in 2002?

Ohio State University Football
After two overtime periods, the Buckeyes emerged victorious, winning the game 31-24. The Ohio State University Football Team was then crowned the undisputed national champion, earning Tressel a national championship in only his second year as the Buckeyes’ head coach.

Who won the 2001 BCS national championship game?

the University of Miami
The Rose Bowl stadium was the site of the BCS National Championship Game for the 2001 season. The 2001 NCAA Division I-A football season was the first college football season of the 21st century. It ended with the University of Miami winning the national title for the fifth time.

Who played in the 2003 national championship game?

The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Miami Hurricanes by a score of 31–24 in double overtime. It also served as the BCS National Championship Game for the 2002 NCAA Division I-A football season….2003 Fiesta Bowl.

Ohio State Buckeyes	Miami Hurricanes
(13–0)	(12–0)
Big Ten	Big East
31	24
Head coach: Jim Tressel	Head coach: Larry Coker

Who won the national championship game in 2003?

At the end, USC impressively defeated Michigan, 28-14, in the Rose Bowl and held on to the No. 1 AP ranking and a share of the national championship. In a rather sloppy and uninspired game, LSU defeated Oklahoma, 21-14, for the BCS title—though not without one last bit of drama.

Who played in 2002 national championship?

The underdog Buckeyes defeated the defending-champion Hurricanes 31–24, ending Miami’s 34-game winning streak. Jim Tressel won the national championship in only his second year as head coach….2002 NCAA Division I-A football season.