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DeVonta Smith, Christian Barmore Win College Football National Championship MVPs

DeVonta Smith closed out his Alabama career in emphatic fashion. The Crimson Tide star delivered a record-breaking performance in a 52-24 victory over Ohio State to win the offensive MVP in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Christian Barmore joined Smith as the defensive MVP.

A hand injury curtailed Smith's involvement in the second half, but his first-half output was more than enough to make him a standout performer. The senior pass-catcher finished with 12 receptions (a CFP championship record) for 215 yards and three touchdowns (another record).