Jan 12, 2016

In the second year of the College Football Playoff championship game, the Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Clemson Tigers 45-40 Monday night at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, capturing its fourth national title in seven years.

: A general view of the Alabama Crimson Tide playing the Clemson Tigers during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Monday in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

: The Clemson Tigers prepare to take the field prior to the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at University of Phoenix Stadium on Monday in Glendale, Arizona. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

: The Alabama Crimson Tide marching band looks on during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at University of Phoenix Stadium on Monday in Glendale, Arizona. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

: Kenyan Drakeof the Alabama Crimson Tide returns a punt for a 95-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

: Deshaun Watson of the Clemson Tigers runs the ball against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Monday in Glendale, Arizona. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

: Clemson’s Adrian Baker breaks up a pass intended for Alabama’s Calvin Ridley. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

: Clemson’s Artavis Scott catches a pass in front of Alabama’s Eddie Jackson during the first half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game. (David J. Phillip/AP)

: ArDarius Stewart of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a 38-yard pass thrown by Deshaun Watson in the fourth quarter against T.J. Green of the Clemson Tigers. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers argues a call with officials during the first half during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. (Harry How/Getty Images)

: Kenyan Drake of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores on a punt return for a 95-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. (Norm Hall/Getty Images)

: Wayne Gallman of the Clemson Tigers looks on from the bench against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game.(Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

: Eddie Jackson of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with his teammates after a play against the Clemson Tigers during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

: Jake Coker of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after Derrick Henry scored a one-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers during the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide gets dunked with Gatorade by his team after defeating the Clemson Tigers 45-40 in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Monday in Glendale, Arizona. (Norm Hall/Getty Images)

: Richard Yeargin of the Clemson Tigers reacts after being defeated by the Alabama Crimson Tide 45-40 in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. (Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

: Derrick Henry of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates by kissing the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating the Clemson Tigers in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Monday in Glendale, Arizona. The Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers with 45-40. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

: Derrick Henry of the Alabama Crimson Tide shakes hands with Deshaun Watson of the Clemson Tigers after the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Monday in Glendale, Arizona. The Crimson Tide defeated the Tigers with 45-40. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

: Alabama fans Kyle Ford, center, and Laurence Mann, left, cheer at Gallettes Bar in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Monday after a touchdown during the NCAA college playoff championship football game between Alabama and Clemson. (Brynn Anderson/AP)

: Clemson fan Trey Funderburke reacts to an Alabama touchdown in the NCAA college football playoff championship game at Tiger Town Tavern in Clemson, S.C. (Rainier Ehrhardt/AP)