Alabama reclaims college football's crown, beating Clemson 45-40
- 8 years ago
For the fourth time in seven seasons, Alabama is your college football national champion.
In what was a great game from start to finish, the No. 2 Crimson Tide just played a little bit better than the No. 1 Clemson Tigers.
Quarterback Jake Coker overcame a slow start to throw for 335 yards and two touchdowns, while Heisman Trophy-winning running back Derrick Henry rushed for 158 yards and three scores on 36 carries.
And neither of them had the biggest night for the Tide.
That was reserved for tight end O.J. Howard.
For Clemson, QB Deshaun Watson had an amazing game, throwing for 405 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing for another 73 yards.
Unfortunately for Watson and the Tigers, it just wasn't enough.
In what was a great game from start to finish, the No. 2 Crimson Tide just played a little bit better than the No. 1 Clemson Tigers.
Quarterback Jake Coker overcame a slow start to throw for 335 yards and two touchdowns, while Heisman Trophy-winning running back Derrick Henry rushed for 158 yards and three scores on 36 carries.
And neither of them had the biggest night for the Tide.
That was reserved for tight end O.J. Howard.
For Clemson, QB Deshaun Watson had an amazing game, throwing for 405 yards and four touchdowns while also rushing for another 73 yards.
Unfortunately for Watson and the Tigers, it just wasn't enough.