Photos: Clemson defeats Alabama in national title game

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Photos: Clemson defeats Alabama in national title game

Clemson's Isaiah Simmons celebrates after the Tigers defeated Alabama 35-31 Monday in the college football playoff national title game in Tampa.

Clemson QB DeShaun Watson speaks at a press conference following Monday's 35-31 victory over Alabama in the college football playoff national championship game.

Clemson's Ben Boulware (10) and running back Wayne Gallman celebrate after the Tigers' 35-31 victory over Alabama Monday in the college football playoff national title game.

DeShaun Watson celebrates a last second touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow during the final seconds of Monday's 35-31 victory over Alabama in the national championship game.

Hunter Renfrow (13) celebrates with Jordan Leggett after his game-winning touchdown catch in the final seconds of Monday's 34-31 victory over Alabama.

Alabama coach Nick Saban speaks during a press conference after Monday's game.

Alabama fans in Tuscaloosa, Ala. deject while watching a broadcast after the loss to Clemson in Monday's national championship game.

Clemson's Mike Williams catches a pass in front of Alabama's Marlon Humphrey during a key fourth-quarter possession.

Alabama's Bo Scarbrough fights off a tackle attempt by Clemson's Ryan Carter in the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game Monday in Tampa.

DeShaun Watson tiptoes the sideline en route to an 8-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

Alabama head coach Nick Saban (left) and offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian watch the action from the sideline.

Clemson LB Ben Boulware reacts after a play in the first half.

Alabama's Ryan Anderson gets a belt after recovering a fumble during the first quarter of Monday's national championship game against Clemson.

Clemson's Ben Boulware breaks up a pass intended for Alabama's ArDarius Stewart during the second half.

Clemson's Wayne Gallman runs during the first half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Monday in Tampa.

Clemson DeShaun Watson throws during the first half.

Alabama's Bo Scarbrough runs for a touchdown during the first quarter.

Bo Scarbrough celebrates with teammates after his touchdown run.

QB Jalen Hurts celebrates Scarbrough's touchdown.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney argues a call during the first quarter.

Clemson RB Wayne Gallman is tackled by linebacker Tim Williams of the Alabama Crimson Tide in the first quarter.

Alabama defensive lineman Da'Ron Payne celebrates after a play in the first quarter.

An Alabama fan reacts to a Clemson touchdown during the first half.

DeShaun Watson throws during the first half of Monday's game.

Clemson's Mike Williams is stopped by Alabama's Anthony Averett during the first half.

Clemson huddles before facing Alabama in Monday's College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Wide receiver Derek Kief #81, defensive back Jared Mayden #8 and tight end Irv Smith Jr. #82 of the Alabama Crimson Tide walk to the field prior to Monday's game.

Running back Wayne Gallman #9 of the Clemson Tigers walks to the field prior to the Monday's game.

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Clemson's Isaiah Simmons celebrates after the Tigers defeated Alabama 35-31 Monday in the college football playoff national title game in Tampa.

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