Clemson Defeats Alabama 35-31 to Win Its First College Football Title Since 1981
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is stopped short of the goal line during the fourth quarter of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Jan. 9.
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Tampa, Fla. (AP) -- Deshaun Watson took the snap, rolled right and with one of the easiest throws he had to make all night, completed Clemson's journey to the top of college football.
A frantic fourth quarter and a championship rematch between Clemson and Alabama was decided with 1 second left on a 2-yard touchdown toss to Hunter Renfrow.