The Clemson Tigers roared to victory Monday night in a dramatic and nail-biting title game, upsetting the Alabama Crimson Tide in the final second of the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Clemson’s 35-31 victory over Alabama came at the end of what was essentially a rematch of last year’s championship game when Alabama emerged victorious 45-40. This year, however, the Clemson Tigers fought their way to victory and the school’s first national title since 1981.
“It was our night, it was our time,” Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said moments after winning.
Monday night’s game saw Alabama pull ahead early with touchdowns in the first and second quarters.