COLLEGE FB > COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 01 Sugar Bowl - CFP Semifinal - Alabama v Clemson

A detailed view of the Allstate Sugar Bowl logo is seen on an endzone pylon prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar B...

A detailed view of a Allstate Sugar Bowl logo is seen on a goal post pad prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl...

A detailed view of the Allstate Sugar Bowl logo is seen on an endzone pylon prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar B...

A detailed view of several Gatorade coolers are seen on the sidelines prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl be...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at ...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) and Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Robert Foster (1) celebrate Ridley's first half touchdown reception ...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates his first half touchdown reception during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cam Sims (17) attempts to gather in a first half pass reception as Clemson Tigers defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) defends d...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney visit at midfield before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the All...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) celebrates a huge hit during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between ...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) looks for running room as Clemson Tigers linebacker Kendall Joseph (34) defends during the College Football...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) hurdles through the line during first half action during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Alls...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) hauls in a first half pass for a first down as Clemson Tigers defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) defends ...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) prepares to stiff arm Clemson Tigers linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (6) during the College Football Playoff Semi...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) screams as he celebrates a big first half stop during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Al...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) watches a wide open Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) haul in a first half pass reception durin...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mekhi Brown (48) puts a big hit on Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) during a first half kickoff return during the ...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Terrell Lewis (24) closes in on Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) during a first half kickoff return during the Col...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) cuts to the outside as Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Terrell Lewis (24) gives chase during first half action durin...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) spins out of a tackle attempt by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) after a first half pass co...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) spins out of a tackle attempt by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) as he's flushed from th...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) prepares to stiff arm Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans (32) as he cuts to the outside during the Colleg...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) extends for a pass near the endzone as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Tony Brown (2) defends during the Colleg...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney watches during warmups during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban watches during warmups during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt watches during warmups during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

Former Alabama greats Major Ogilvie (left) and Gene Stallings (right) are recognized prior to the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Trevon Diggs (7) celebrates after making a tackle during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl b...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) tackles Clemson Tigers running back Tavien Feaster (28) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal a...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) looks over the offense during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betw...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans (32) breaks up a pass to Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the College Football Playoff Semi...

Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt celebrates during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) tries to break the tackle of Clemson Tigers linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (6) during the College Football Play...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs for a first down during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the ...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) throws a pass during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crim...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates following a touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl b...

Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) breaks up a pass to Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at t...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs the ball during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) catches a pass for a first down during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl be...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs the ball during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs the ball during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crim...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban jogs back to the locker room during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Ala...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts after a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson ...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide an...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) reacts after a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between t...

Clemson Tigers defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal a...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) battles with Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Alls...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) battles with Clemson Tigers linebacker J.D. Davis (33) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the ...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) battles with Clemson Tigers linebacker J.D. Davis (33) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the ...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Levi Wallace (39) tackles Clemson Tigers cornerback A.J. Terrell (8) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Al...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough rushes the ball during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Me...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) scores a touchdown during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers a...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) rushes the ball during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Merced...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) catches a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain catches a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) rushes the ball during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Merced...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) throws a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the M...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) leaps for a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at...

Clemson Tigers running back Taveien Feaster (28) rushes the ball during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the M...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) is tackled during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mer...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) looks for running room as Clemson Tigers safety Isaiah Simmons (11) closes in during the College Footbal...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) hauls in an early second half pass that was ruled out of bounds as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Levi Wallace (...

Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) looks for running room during second half action during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Su...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) returns an early second half interception during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate...

Clemson Tigers offensive tackle Tremayne Anchrum (73) attempts to pull down Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) during an early second half...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) dives for first half yardage early during early second half action during the College Football Playoff Semi...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) attempts to spin out of a tackle attempt by Clemson Tigers cornerback Ryan Carter (31) after an early secon...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) is stacked up near the goal line by a host of Clemson Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) looks to catch an early second half touchdown pass during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) catches an early second half touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Su...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) is swarmed by the Alabama offense after catching an early second half touchdown during the College Foot...

Clemson Tigers running back Tavien Feaster (28) is brought down by Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans (32) during the College Football Playoff Semifi...

Medical personnel tend to the leg injury of Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) late in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playof...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney talks to the line judge during a timeout late in the game during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate S...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) gets a hand up to deflect a sure touchdown pass intended for Clemson Tigers wide receiver Ray-Ray Mc...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (21) watches a deflected pass fall incomplete as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) and Al...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Levi Wallace (39) chase a deflected pass in the endzone late in the gam...

Clemson Tigers running back Adam Choice (26) and Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) sit dejected on the bench late in the fourth quarter during the ...

Tim Tebow watches play from the Clemson sideline late in the game during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney embrace at midfield following the College Football Playoff Semifinal at th...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is lead toward the trophy presentation following the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl be...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is interviewed by ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge following the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allst...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney congratulates Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Terrell Lewis (24) following the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the ...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) and Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban share a laugh on stage before the trophy presentation following ...

Defensive player of the game Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) awaits the trophy presentation following the College Football Playoff Semi...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) is interviewed following the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) is all smiles as the confetti falls on the trophy presentation following the College Football Playoff Semifinal...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) points to his offense after receiving the offensive player of the game trophy following the College Football Pl...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) is all smiles after receiving the offensive player of the game trophy following the College Football Playoff Se...

A wide shot of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome showing Alabama players celebrating the final score 24-6 following the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Alls...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) is all smiles after receiving the defensive player of the game trophy following the College Football P...

Defensive player of the game Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) is interviewed following the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the All...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) and Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) hoist the trophy high after winning the College Fo...

The Alabama Crimson Tide and mascot Big Al takes the field during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson ...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cam Sims (17) and team take the field during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Al...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) says a quick prayer during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between...

An end zone marker during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers on January 1, 20...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) claims a first down during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Al...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) drops a pass during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tid...

Former Alabama running back and current New Orleans Saint Mark Ingram watches from the side line during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate S...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) hands the ball to Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) during the College Football Playoff Semi...

Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate ...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates a catch during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Ala...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) attempts to dive over the pile at the goal line during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allsta...

Alabama Crimson Tide place kicker Andy Pappanastos (12) kicks an extra point during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between th...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mack Wilson (30) intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate ...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mack Wilson (30) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) celebrate Wilson's interception for a touchdown du...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) sacks Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the ...

Clemson Tigers tight end Milan Richard (80) catches a pass and is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide linebackers Mack Wilson (30) and Rashaan Evans (32) during the...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) drops back to pass during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) drops back to pass during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crim...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) hands the ball to Clemson Tigers running back Adam Choice (26) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the ...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban cheers on his team during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) catches a pass in front of Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the College Footb...

Alabama players cheer with the fans during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Tony Brown (2) celebrates on the sideline during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between t...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban is presented with the winners trophy during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) is presented the offensive MVP during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) is presented the defensive MVP during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) raise the winners trophy during the College Footba...

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Josh Casher (67) celebrates the win during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the ...

Alabama cheerleaders celebrate the win during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tig...

An Alabama fan celebrates the win during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers o...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney shakes hands with Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban after the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates with fans and teammates after the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betw...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates with Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) and fans after the College Football P...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney shakes hands with Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban after the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates with fans and teammates after the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betw...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates with Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) and fans after the College Football P...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Terrell Lewis (24) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) celebrate with fans and teammates after the Colle...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Terrell Lewis (24) celebrates with fans and teammates after the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl b...

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Josh Casher (67) celebrates with fans and teammates after the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar B...

ESPN analysts Holly Rowe and Tim Tebow share a laugh at midfield before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Cr...

ESPN analyst Tim Tebow is interviewed by ABC Columbia before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide ...

ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge walks the sidelines before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson T...

ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge shares a laugh with a friend before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Tony Brown (2) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Tony Brown (2) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson...

Clemson Tiger co-offensive coordinator/receivers coach Jeff Scott chats with friends on the sideline before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allsta...

Clemson Tigers long snapper Jack Maddox (71) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide ...

Clemson Tigers long snapper Jack Maddox (71) warms up before the the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson T...

Clemson Tiger baton twirlers cheer the Tigers on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and C...

Clemson Tiger cheerleaders rev up the crowd during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemso...

Clemson Tigers enter the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers on J...

Avid college football fans complete with their faces painted stroll the sideline before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betwe...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (3) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tid...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (21) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson ...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Diondre Overton (14) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson ...

Clemson Tiger co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach Jeff Scott throws during a warmup drill before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstat...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban leads his team onto the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the A...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney chat at midfield before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Alls...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Johnny Dwight (95) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (93) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alaba...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs (8) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson ...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimso...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Ronnie Clark (5) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimso...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimso...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian Robinson Jr. (24) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

An Alabama fan holds a sign stating Alabama, where legends are made as Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) warms up in the foreground before the Co...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) rehydrates while warming up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between...

Clemson Baton twirlers cheer on their Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clems...

Alabama Crimson Tide kicker Joseph Bulovas (97) departs the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) and Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mekhi Brown (48) depart the field before the College Football Playo...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Terrell Lewis (24) departs the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabam...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Shyheim Carter (5) departs the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Al...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) departs the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Jamey Mosley (16) departs the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jamar King (90) departs the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the A...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mack Wilson (30) departs the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

Alabama flag bearers perform before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers on Jan...

Alabama marching band performs before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers on J...

The Clemson band waits to perform before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers o...

Clemson Tiger flag bearers enter the field before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson...

The Alabama flag bearers perform with the band before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Cle...

The Alabama marching band performs before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers ...

Alabama flag bearers perform with the marching band before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide an...

The Alabama mascot "Big Al" revs up the crowd before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clem...

The Clemson Tiger flag bearers perform with the band before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide a...

The Clemson Tiger band waits to perform before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Ti...

The Clemson marching band awaits the arrival of the Tigers before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Tony Brown (2) warms up before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson...

The Clemson Tigers enter the field with fireworks before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and ...

The CFP logo rests on the 25 yard line as CLemson prepares to receive the opening kickoff during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bo...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Tony Brown (2) celebrates a big stop during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Al...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) celebrates a big stop during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between ...

Clemson Tigers punter Will Spears (48) punts during first quarter action during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Al...

Clemson Tigers defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) breaks up a pass attempt intended for Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cam Sims (17) during the College Footb...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Keaton Anderson (31) walks to the sideline during a TV timeout during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) and Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Terrell Lewis (24) celebrate a big stop during the College Football P...

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Jedrick Wills Jr. (74) blocks Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the A...

Clemson Tigers defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) holds on to tackle Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) during the College Football Playoff Sem...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) looks for running room to the outside during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bo...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) looks for running room to the outside as Clemson Tigers linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (6) defends during the Co...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) struggles to maintain his balance as he fends off a tackle attempt by Clemson Tigers defensive end Clelin Fe...

Alabama Crimson Tide holder Mac Jones (10) and Alabama Crimson Tide kicker Andy Pappanastos (12) watch an opening series field goal sail through the uprights fo...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) celebrates a big stop during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between...

Clemson Tigers center Justin Falcinelli (50) prepares for the snap as the Clemson offfense squares off with the Alabama defense during the College Football Play...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates his first quarter touchdown reception with Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Robert Foster (1) ...

Alabama baton twirlers cheer after a first quarter Crimson Tide touchdown during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the A...

New Orleans Saints running back Mark Ingram watches the Crimson Tide from the sideline during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl ...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) looks for running room during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) looks for running room as Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Terrell Lewis (24) gives chase during the College Football...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) scrambles from the pocket in front of the ESPN logo during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Su...

Clemson Tigers guard Tyrone Crowder (55) prepares to pass protect during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

A Clemson Tiger helmet awaits the next series during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clem...

Clemson helmets sit among the Gatorade containers near the Tiger bench during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alab...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) looks for running room on a kick return during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Su...

The Clemson Tiger baton twirlers and band cheer on their Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Cri...

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Lester Cotton (66) and Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Matt Womack (77) setup for a trap block during the College ...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) celebrates a pass reception to the two yard line during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allst...

Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Sean Pollard (76) reenters the field from the locker room late in the game during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) throws to the flat from a clean pocket during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betw...

Lenny Lemoine, President and CEO of The Lemoine Company in Lafayette, LA congratulates his good friend Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban following the ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) runs to make a tackle during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) runs to make a tackle during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between ...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts to a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tid...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Al...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) runs to make a tackle during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between ...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans (32) pressures Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Al...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) looks during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) looks to throw the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between th...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) runs to make a tackle during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betwe...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) battles with Clemson Tigers guard Taylor Hearn (51) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at th...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Alabama Crimson Tide cheerleaders perform during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson ...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Christian Miller (47) looks to make a tackle during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between th...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Trevon Diggs (7) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

A detailed view of a goal post and lights of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is seen during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betwee...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) runs to make a tackle during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between ...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts to a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tid...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) battles with Clemson Tigers linebacker Kendall Joseph (34) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) runs to make a tackle during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betwe...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts to a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tid...

Alabama Crimson Tide marching band get ready to perform prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alab...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) runs to make a tackle during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between ...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts to a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tid...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) hands the football to Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) during the College Football Playoff S...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) runs to make a tackle during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) battles with Clemson Tigers guard Taylor Hearn (51) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at th...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts to a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tid...

Alabama Crimson Tide cheerleaders perform during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson ...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) battles with Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allst...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans (32) pressures Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Al...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) runs to make a tackle during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betwe...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) runs to make a tackle during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between ...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Terrell Lewis (24) runs onto the field signaling a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans (32) pressures Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Al...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Clemson Tigers marching band get ready to perform prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Cr...

Alabama Crimson Tide marching band get ready to perform prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alab...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and Alabama Crimson Tide players run onto the field prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at t...

Clemson Tigers cheerleaders and players run onto the field prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the A...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and Alabama Crimson Tide players run onto the field prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at t...

Clemson Tigers cheerleaders and players run onto the field prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the A...

Alabama Crimson Tide marching band get ready to perform prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alab...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and Alabama Crimson Tide players run onto the field prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at t...

Clemson Tigers cheerleaders and players run onto the field prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the A...

ESPN analyst Tim Tebow is interviewed on the sideline before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide ...

ESPN sideline reporter Laura Rutledge walks near the sideline before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers on January 1, 2018, at the Mercedes...

ESPN analyst Tim Tebow is interviewed on the sideline before the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide ...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) scrambles with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between th...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Trevon Diggs (7) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Clemson Tigers offensive tackle Tremayne Anchrum (73) looks to make a block during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the ...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney talks into his At&T headset during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alab...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Trevon Diggs (7) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) looks to throw the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Ala...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide an...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide a...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs (8) battles with Clemson Tigers linebacker Kendall Joseph (34) and Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the...

A detailed view of several Alabama Crimson Tide Gatorade coolers are seen on the sidelines prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the A...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Cam Sims (17) looks to make a block during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alab...

A detailed view of a Clemson Tigers football helmet is seen resting on an equipment table during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bo...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the ...

A detailed view of the Allstate Sugar Bowl logo is seen on an endzone pylon prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar B...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) battles with Clemson Tigers linebacker J.D. Davis (33), Clemson Tigers linebacker Kendall Joseph (34) and C...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) takes the snap during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Cri...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs with the football as he is tackled by Clemson Tigers linebacker J.D. Davis (33) during the College Foot...

Former Clemson Tigers quarterback and current NFL Huston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is seen watching the game from the Clemson Tigers sidelines during th...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the ...

Alabama Crimson Tide coaching staff are seen holding up play card signs from the sielines during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bo...

Clemson Tigers linebacker Kendall Joseph (34) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) battles with Clemson Tigers linebacker J.D. Davis (33), Clemson Tigers linebacker Kendall Joseph (34) and C...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) runs with the footblall during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama...

Clemson Tigers linebacker J.D. Davis (33) runs down field after a Clemson Tigers kickoff during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bow...

A detailed view of the Allstate Sugar Bowl logo is seen on an endzone pylon prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar B...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Maverick Morris (69) runs onto the field during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the A...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) looks to throw the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Ala...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (3) holds onto the football as he is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Levi Wallace (39) during the Coll...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) scrambles with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between th...

Clemson Tigers defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) tackles Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Henry Ruggs III (11) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal a...

Clemson Tigers guard Tyrone Crowder (55) battles with Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the ...

Alabama Crimson Tide coaching staff are seen to hold up play card signs from the sielines during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bo...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) claps his hands together before taking the snap during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate S...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Alabama Crimson Tide center Bradley Bozeman (75) looks down field before snapping the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sug...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the ...

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Lester Cotton (66) looks to battle with Clemson Tigers defensive end Austin Bryant (7) during the College Football Playof...

Former Clemson Tigers quarterback and current NFL Huston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is seen watching the game from the Clemson Tigers sidelines during th...

A detailed view of the Allstate Sugar Bowl logo is seen on an endzone pylon prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar B...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the ...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) handles the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alab...

Clemson Tigers defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson T...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans (32) looks to pressure Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal a...

A detailed view of a Alabama Crimson Tide logo is seen on a banner prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betwe...

A detailed view of the Allstate Sugar Bowl logo is seen on an endzone pylon prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar B...

A detailed view of several Clemson Tigers marching band trumpets are seen stacked up into a pile on the sidelines prior to the start of the College Football Pla...

Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (90) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Levi Wallace (39) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crim...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) battles with Clemson Tigers linebacker J.D. Davis (33) and Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the ...

Alabama Crimson Tide right tackle Matt Womack (77) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs with the football as he is tackled by Clemson Tigers linebacker J.D. Davis (33) during the College Foot...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive line coach Karl Dunbar looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crim...

Former Clemson Tigers quarterback and current NFL Huston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is seen watching the game from the Clemson Tigers sidelines during th...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Clemson Tigers defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson T...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Clemson Tigers guard Taylor Hearn (51) looks to make a block during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimso...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) is tackled by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Levi Wallace (39) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at ...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban talks into his headset from the sidelines during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl be...

Former Clemson Tigers quarterback and current NFL Huston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is seen watching the game from the Clemson Tigers sidelines during th...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Najee Harris (22) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the ...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney talks into his AT&T headset during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alab...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Terrell Lewis (24) signals a play as he runs onto the field during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar ...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans (32) breaks free from battling with Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Sean Pollard (76) during the College Football...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) battles with Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Alls...

Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Hale Hentges (84) looks to make a block during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alab...

A detailed view of a Alabama Crimson Tide logo is seen on a banner prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betwe...

A detailed view of empty seats with the Allstate towels are seen prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between...

A detailed view of the Allstate Sugar Bowl logo is seen on an endzone pylon prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar B...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) celebrates after a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betwe...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) scrambles with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between th...

Clemson Tigers linebacker J.D. Davis (33) talks to Clemson Tigers linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (6) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate S...

Clemson Tigers coaching staff are seen holding up play card signs from the sielines during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl bet...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney talks into his At&T headset during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alab...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Trevon Diggs (7) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the...

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Lester Cotton (66) looks to make a block during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs with the football as he is tackled by Clemson Tigers linebacker J.D. Davis (33) during the College Foot...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) celebrate after a play during the College...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) calls out a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimso...

Former Clemson Tigers quarterback and current NFL Huston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is seen watching the game from the Clemson Tigers sidelines during th...

The Million Dollar Band performs before the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome in New Orl...

The Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome in New Orleans ...

The Clemson Tigers Marching Band performs at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome before the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers ...

Alabama Crimson Tide players run onto the field before the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Super...

Clemson Tigers players run onto the field before the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome i...

Fans cheer from the stands before the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome in New Orleans L...

The Clemson Tigers Marching Band performs before the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome i...

Team captains watch the coin toss before the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome in New Or...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) catches a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at th...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris rushes the ball during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Me...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris rushes the ball for a first down during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) regains his balance after catching a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide a...

Big Al watches the game from the sidelines during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome ...

The Clemson Tigers defense lines up for a play during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superd...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) throws a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Jalen Williams (30) intercepts a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) celebrates during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at t...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive end Isaiah Buggs (49) celebrates during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Me...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mack Wilson (30) celebrates during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Merced...

Alabama Crimson Tide cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) throws a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) rushes the ball during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Merced...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) returns a fumble during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne (94) celebrates after a fumble during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clems...

Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) returns a kickoff during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the M...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) is sacked by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Ala...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) throws a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) rushes the ball during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at th...

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman (75) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Merced...

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Matt Womack (77) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Be...

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher (71) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mer...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Sabam watches from the sidelines during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at ...

Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al watches from the sideline during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Merce...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain (8) catches a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-...

Clemson Tigers linebacker J.D. Davis (33) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome i...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) catches a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at th...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Mack Wilson (30) deflects a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the M...

The National Anthem is played before the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome in New Orlean...

Fans watch from the stands during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome in New Orleans L...

Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Austin Bryant (7) chases Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Cr...

Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (9) rushes the ball during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mer...

Clemson Tigers running back Darien Rencher (21) rushes the ball during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Me...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) scores a touchdown during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers a...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Supe...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) rushes the ball during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Merced...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) throws a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-...

The Alabama Crimson Tide defense during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome in New Orl...

Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Taylor Hearn (51)during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Sup...

Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Mitch Hyatt (75) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Sup...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) scrambles with the ball during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at th...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) throws a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the M...

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Calvin Ridley (3) leaps for a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at...

Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Austin Bryant (7) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Su...

The Alabama Crimson Tide cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-...

Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome in New...

Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers helmets sit on the SEC Now set during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at...

Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Be...

Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell (99) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz ...

Clemson Tigers linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (6) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdo...

Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Christian Wilkins (42) celebrates after a sack during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson ...

Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Austin Bryant (7) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Su...

Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Austin Bryant (7) celebrates after a sack during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tiger...

The Playoff Semifinal Logo adorns the line makers during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Sup...

Alabama fans cheer from the stands during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome in New O...

Alabama's mascot Big Al celebrates after a victory at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superd...

Alabama players celebrate after a victory at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome in Ne...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) catches a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the M...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Rashaan Evans (32) tackles Clemson Tigers running back Adam Choice (26) during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Deon Cain catches a pass during the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz...

Alabama players celebrate after a victory at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers at the Mercede-Benz Superdome in Ne...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) celebrates after a victory at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tiger...

Clemson Tigers tight end Milan Richard (80) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide a...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Xavier McKinney (25) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

A detailed vie of a Clemson Tigers football is seen on the field during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Cr...

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Matt Womack (77) battles in action during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the A...

Clemson Tigers defensive end Clelin Ferrell (99) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson T...

A detailed view of a goal post and lights of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is seen during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betwee...

A detailed view of the Alabama Crimson Tide Athletic Training equipment trunk is seen during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl b...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban runs onto the field after the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) runs in action during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alaba...

Alabama Crimson Tide marching band members are seen performing prior to the start of the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between t...

A general view of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clem...

Clemson Tigers tight end J.C. Chalk (25) warms up with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide an...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Ala...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson T...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt celebrates after a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betwee...

Former Clemson Tigers quarterback and current NFL Huston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is seen watching the game from the Clemson Tigers sidelines during th...

Clemson Tigers players are seen in a huddle and lights of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is seen during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Suga...

A general view of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clem...

A detailed view of the Clemson Tigers Sports Medicine tent is seen during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

A detailed view of the Alabama Crimson Tide Athletic Training equipment trunk is seen during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl b...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban runs onto the field after the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Clemson Tigers tight end Cannon Smith (84) warms up with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alaba...

Clemson Tigers tight end Shadell Bell (11) warms up with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alaba...

Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Sean Pollard (76) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson...

Clemson Tigers defensive tackle Nyles Pinckney (44) warms up with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabam...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ben Davis (1) runs in action during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimso...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) runs in action during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Al...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman LaBryan Ray (89) runs in action during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alab...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton (20) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs (49) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (21) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Al...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) throws the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Cri...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Anthony Averett (28) tackles Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal ...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney calls out a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tid...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) reacts on the field during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between th...

Clemson Tigers offensive tackle Mitch Hyatt (75) fixes his shoulder pads during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Al...

Clemson Tigers offensive lineman Sean Pollard (76) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Deionte Thompson (14) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Keaton Anderson (31) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs with the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Ala...

Clemson Tigers linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (6) celebrates after a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alaba...

Alabama Crimson Tide tight end Hale Hentges (84) listens to Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at th...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson T...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) claps his hands before snapping for the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate ...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) battles with Clemson Tigers linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (6) during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at ...

Clemson Tigers cornerback Ryan Carter (31) runs in action during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson T...

Clemson Tigers linebacker Dorian O'Daniel (6) reacts to a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crim...

Clemson Tigers defensive back K'Von Wallace (12) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson T...

Clemson Tigers safety Van Smith (23) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clem...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney reacts to a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tid...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney talks into his headset during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Bradley Bozeman (75) battles with Clemson Tigers defensive end Austin Bryant (7) and Clemson Tigers linebacker Kendall Jo...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Cri...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) reacts after a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the ...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) is tackled by Clemson Tigers linebacker J.D. Davis (33) and Clemson Tigers safety Tanner Muse (19) during t...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban looks on the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clems...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Tony Brown (2) runs in action during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Former Clemson Tigers quarterback and current NFL Huston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is seen watching the game from the Clemson Tigers sidelines during th...

A detailed view of a goal post, the AllState Sugar Bowl logo and lights of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is seen during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at ...

A detailed view of the Clemson Tigers Sports Medicine tent is seen during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama ...

A detailed view of the Alabama Crimson Tide Athletic Training equipment trunk is seen during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl b...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban runs onto the field after the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates with fans after the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabam...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Zerrick Cooper (6) warms up during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide...

Clemson Tigers players hold up their helmets during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clems...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Ben Davis (1) runs in action during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimso...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban jogs back to the locker room during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Ala...

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (34) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

Clemson Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) throws the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Cri...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand (9) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama C...

Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) celebrates after a play during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between ...

Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crimson Tide an...

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) claps his hands before snapping for the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate ...

Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Hootie Jones (6) looks on during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alabama Crims...

A detailed view of a goal post and lights of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome is seen during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl betwee...

Clemson Tigers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (21) catches the football during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl between the Alab...

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