Richardson swept around left end and raced down the sideline towards the end zone with 4: 36 left for the very first touchdown between the Southeastern Conference rivals in a lot more than 115 minutes of play and one overtime time period.
Alabama (12-1) had put it aside before that as Shelley kicked field goals associated with 23, 34, 41, 35 and 44 yards within the first three quarters to make it 15-0, coordinating an all-bowl record. He also missed two area goals and an extra-point attempt.
But this period, the missed kicks didn't matter to the Wave.
The Tigers (13-1) and Tide fulfilled on Nov. 5 in what was dubbed the overall game of the Century, and the Tigers won the touchdown-less, defensive standoff, 9-6 in overtime. Alabama proceeded to go 2 for 6 on field goals in Tuscaloosa.
Richardson, the actual Heisman Trophy finalist, ran for 96 yards on 20 carries and offensive player from the game A. J. McCarron passed for 234 yards since the Tide had no problem moving against LSU's second-ranked defense within the nation -- just not into the end area.
Alabama's top-ranked defense didn't need much help. With All-American linebacker Dont'a Hightower at the forefront, the Tide held LSU to 92 total back yards and five first downs.
For the Tide, it's the second BCS championship within the last three years under coach Nick Saban, who additionally won a title at LSU in 2003.