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Clemson seized its first lead in the national championship, 28-24, as Wayne Gallman punched in a 1-yard touchdown run.
The key play in the drive was a 26-yard pass to Mike Williams, boosted by an unsportsmanlike conduct call against Alabama.
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson continued to solve the toughest defense in the country and increased his passing numbers to 30-49 for 360 yards.