within 31-17. Fourth quarter After LSU punted early in the quarter Ohio State put together a solid drive, reaching the LSU 34. However, the offense stalled and the Buckeyes were forced to go for it on fourth-and-seven. Boeckman dropped back to pass and was hit on his throwing arm just before the arm could start to come forward. The hit—made by LSU linebacker Ali Highsmith—caused a fumble and LSU recovered in Ohio State territory. The play was reviewed to determine if it was a forward pass but the ruling on the field was upheld and LSU got the ball with 10:37 left in the game. The Tigers then went three-and-out, but on Ohio State's next possession Boeckman was intercepted by safety Curtis Taylor. With 5:37 remaining, LSU's fate as National Champions was essentially sealed. The Tigers added another touchdown, a five-yard strike from Flynn to LaFell (his second touchdown reception of the game). Ohio State then scored on a late touchdown pass from Boeckman to wide receiver Brian Hartline before failing to convert an onside kick. LSU ran out the clock and celebrated their 38-24 BCS National Championship Game win. Historical implications This was the first national championship game in the BCS era to feature two teams that had previously won a BCS national championship. Louisiana State became the first school ever to win two BCS championships. The Tigers had previously defeated Oklahoma, 21-14, in the 2004 Sugar Bowl, which served as the 2003 season's BCS championship game. LSU was the first team since 1960 to be national champion with two losses. Scoring summary Scoring First quarter Ohio State - Chris Wells 69 Yd TD Run (Ryan Pretorius Kick) 13:34 Ohio State - Ryan Pretorius -25 Yd FG 9:12 LSU - Colt David 32 Yd FG 2:21 Second quarter LSU - Richard Dickson 13 Yd TD Pass From Matt Flynn (Colt David Kick) 13:00 LSU - Brandon LaFell 10 Yd TD Pass From Matt Flynn (Colt David Kick) 7:25 LSU - Jacob Hester 1 Yd TD Run (Colt David Kick) 4:16 Third quarter LSU - Earley Doucet 4 Yd TD Pass From Matt Flynn (Colt David Kick) 9:04 Ohio State - Brian Robiskie 5 Yd TD Pass From Todd Boeckman (Ryan Pretorius Kick) 1:38 Fourth quarter LSU - Richard Dickson 5 Yd TD Pass From Matt Flynn (Colt David Kick) 1:50 Ohio State - Brian Hartline 15 TD Pass From