The 1994 Alabama squad finished the regular season undefeated and as champions of the SEC Western Division, only to lose to Florida in the SEC Championship Game by one point to finish with an 11–1 record. Following their loss against Florida, the Crimson Tide accepted an invitation to play in the Florida Citrus Bowl as the SEC runner-up.[1] The appearance marked the first for Alabama in the Florida Citrus Bowl, and their 47th overall bowl game.
The 1994 Ohio State squad finished the regular season with losses to
rival, the Buckeyes clinched a spot in the Florida Citrus Bowl as Big Ten runner-up.[2]
Their appearance marked the third for Ohio State in the Florida Citrus Bowl, and their 27th overall bowl game.
Game summary
The first quarter was scoreless, with Ohio State missing a field goal and Alabama having one blocked. Play was briefly interrupted at one point by a dog that had wandered on the field.
field goal to bring the score to 17–17.[4] Alabama scored the game-winning touchdown with only 0:42 remaining in the game when Jay Barker hit Williams for a 50-yard touchdown reception and a 24–17 Crimson Tide victory.[4]
The halftime show that day was a real spectacle, having over 2,000 cheerleaders and baton twirlers from all over the nation performing for the crowd.
