NEW ORLEANS — Top-ranked Clemson fell to No. 4 Alabama, 24-6, on Monday night in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl. The Tigers finished the season with a 12-2 record, while the Crimson Tide improved to 12-1 and advanced to the national championship game for the third straight season.
Here is a look back at how Alabama earned the victory:
What happened?
The Tide jumped in front early, taking a lead they would never relinquish on a 24-yard field goal by Andy Pappanastos nine minutes and 37 seconds into the game.