Clemson Defeats No. 1 Alabama & Wins National Title

The Clemson Tigers crushed no. 1 ranked team Alabama in the College Football Playoff national championship game.

Clemson's no. 2 ranked team beat Alabama 44-16. Clemson's freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence passed for 347 yards and three touchdowns.

This was the fourth consecutive playoff meeting between the Tigers and Tide.

Coach Nick Saban and the Tide (14-1) were seeking their sixth national championship in 10 years.