Clemson beats Alabama for national college football title
The Clemson Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida.
- Linebacker Ben Boulware #10 of the Clemson Tigers reacts during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
- Clemson Tigers linebacker Ben Boulware (10) kisses the championship trophy after the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday Jan. 9, 2017 at Raymond James Stadium, in Tampa, Fla. Clemson Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 35 to 31. (Monica Herndon /Tampa Bay Times/TNS)
- Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney, left, holds the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy while he and his team celebrate their 35-31 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Loren Elliot/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)
- In this Jan. 11, 2016, file photo, Alabama’s Derrick Henry runs for a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson in Glendale, Ariz. Alabama beat Clemson in a thrill-a-minute game in the 2016 college football playoff championship. Heisman Trophy winner Henry ran for three touchdowns, including a 50-yarder to open the scoring. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)
- Clemson fans celebrate after a touchdown as they watch the broadcast of the NCAA college football playoff championship game between Clemson and Alabama, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
- Clemson fans celebrate after a touchdown as they watch the broadcast of the NCAA college football playoff championship game between Clemson and Alabama, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
- Clemson fans celebrate in the street after Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31 in the NCAA college football playoff championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
- Clemson fans react to an Alabama touchdown during the NCAA college football playoff championship game at Tiger Town Tavern, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
- Clemson fans celebrate in the street after Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31 in the NCAA college football playoff championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
- Clemson fans celebrate after a touchdown as they watch the broadcast of the NCAA college football playoff championship game between Clemson and Alabama, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
- Clemson fans celebrate in the street after Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31 in the NCAA college football playoff championship game, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Rainier Ehrhardt)
- Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
- Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers reacts after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
- Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers scrambles during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
- Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after throwing a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
- Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
- Linebacker Shaq Smith #5 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 (not pictured) threw a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
- Running back Wayne Gallman #9 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
- Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers (L) and linebacker Ben Boulware #10 (C) celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
- Tight end Jordan Leggett #16 of the Clemson Tigers makes a reception during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
- Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers (L) and defensive tackle Carlos Watkins #94 (C) react after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
- Defensive tackle Carlos Watkins #94 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
- Running back Wayne Gallman #9 of the Clemson Tigers rushes for a 1-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
- Safety Isaiah Simmons #11 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)