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Jones' perseverance and drive continued to shine on the field, as he threw for over 400 yards and five touchdown passes in their 52-24 win over the No. 3-ranked Buckeyes, handing them their only loss of the season.

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PHOTO: Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass on the run against Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in Hard Rock Stadium on Jan 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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\"I just think with anything -- regardless of the sport or what you want to do -- a lot of people tell you 'no.' But if you love something, you can't listen to the haters as people call them, and do what you do,\" Jones said.

Alabama is the 2nd team to score 50+ points in a BCS/CFP title game, joining USC in 2005 (55 points).

With its 52nd point, Alabama will break the SEC single-season scoring record (48.5 PPG at this point) pic.twitter.com/JVT9z9uOY0

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 12, 2021

After smashing records in the first half of the game, Jones' teammate and Heisman trophy-winning receiver, DeVonta Smith, suffered a hand injury at the start of the second half. Jones said the words of wisdom from the team's veteran head coach, Nick Saban, were key to getting them to keep their composure and finish strong.

\"Coach Saban's message -- he told us to just stay even-keeled and try not to get too up or too down in the game,\" Jones recalled. \"Injuries happen -- and we had guys out there playing that were young guys, we had guys that were hurt, so just to be out there and try and finish through for our team was just something that Coach Saban has kind of instilled in us.\"

Nick Saban hoists his seventh national championship trophy 🏆 pic.twitter.com/yqLnpW5Lys

— ESPN (@espn) January 12, 2021

Alabama's win also marked a historic milestone for Saban, who notched his seventh career national championship, moving him past fellow Alabama legend Paul \"Bear\" Bryant for the most titles in college football history.

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PHOTO: Mac Jones #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with head coach Nick Saban after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium on Jan. 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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Jones, who has one year left of NCAA eligibility, said he has not yet made any decision on if he will play another season at Alabama or opt to enter the NFL draft.

\"Honestly, not really,\" he said. \"I feel like I've put myself in a good position to do either one. Obviously I love coach Saban and Alabama, but at the same time there's a great opportunity in the NFL but I just have to -- kind of weigh the pros and cons and look at them and see what's best for me and my family.\"

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