Roll Tide!
Alabama's O.J. Howard tries to get past Clemson's T.J. Green after a catch during the second half.
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Alabama defeated Clemson 45-40 Monday night in the College Football National Playoff Championship, capturing their fourth national championship in seven years.
The teams spent much of the game nearly tied, entering halftime with a score of 14-14. Alabama pulled ahead shortly into the third quarter, then Clemson scored twice, securing a 24-21 lead.
Clemson continued to lead at the end of the third quarter, but the Crimson Tide stunned in the fourth with 24 points, including a 95-yard kickoff return by Kenyan Drake.
Alabama also recovered a surprise onside kick after a field goal that helped the Crimson Tide maintain control of the game. Alabama kicker Adam Griffith sent a short kick toward the sideline that was quickly recovered by Marlon Humphrey.
In the final moments of the game, Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry went one-yard to score a touchdown for Alabama, and Clemson's Jordan Leggett caught a 24-yard pass for a touchdown.
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