Source: whnt.com --- Monday, January 11, 2016
University of Phoenix Stadium (Photo: Drew Galloway/WHNT) GLENDALE, Ariz. — The College Football Championship game tonight features No. 1 Clemson facing off against No. 2 Alabama. To the winner goes the title, and to the loser, an off season of wondering, “what if.” The Clemson Tigers come in with a chance to achieve something never before done – a perfect 15-0 season. For the Alabama Crimson Tide, the record is 13-1 – with the lone loss coming at home to the University of Mississippi in Sept. 43-37. It's gameday! Follow our crew for an inside look at the game in AZ. @ryancodyWHNT @ChaseHorn @davidknews @DrewInHSV http://pic.twitter.com/z8fqNdxyc2 — WHNT (@whnt) January 11, 2016 Tonight’s game will mark the 16th meeting between the schools in Football with Alabama holding a commanding 12-3 lead. The last time they meet was in 2008 when ‘Bama won 34-10. While Alabama has won multiple Football championships, the last national championship in Football for Clemson came in 1981. Key players to watch tonight are Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson and how he does against the tough front-seven defensively for Alabama, and Crimson Tide Heisman Trophy winning running back Derrick Henry. He rushed for over 2,000 yards with 25 touchdowns this season. Still no word on top cornerback Mackensie Alexander’s hamstring injury and whether or not he will be in the game tonight. Alexander hurt his hamstring in the Tigers’ 37-17 victory over Oklahoma in the ...
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