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The Clemson dynasty is here -- and it's not going away
The Tigers dominated the Tide in every way, crushing any "best ever" talk for Alabama and resetting the balance of power in college football.
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Clemson
NCAAF
'He's gonna be a legend': Welcome to Trevor Lawrence's world
Clemson's freshman QB capped a remarkable season by leading the Tigers to the College Football Playoff title over Alabama.
Clemson
NCAAF
Clemson dominates Alabama for CFP National Championship
The Tigers throttle the Crimson Tide 44-16 behind 347 yards and three touchdowns from freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence for their second title in three years.
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NCAAF
Swinney: Clemson 'a long way from a dynasty'
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney says the national champion Tigers are "as good of a program as there is out there, but we're a long way from a dynasty."
Clemson
NCAAF
Clemson in the midst of a dynasty
Ryan McGee examines the bold moves made by Clemson to build a dynasty that has resulted in two national titles over the past three seasons.
2:05
Alabama
NCAAF
Alabama suffers worst loss under Nick Saban
Take a look at every Alabama game during the Nick Saban era to see just how dominant the Crimson Tide have been, and how thoroughly beaten they were on Monday night.
0:58
NCAAF
Looking back at five years of the CFP title game
ESPN takes a look at the five-year history of the CFP National Championship, with three featuring Clemson and Alabama.
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NCAAF
The CFP isn't expanding right now, but it still could
Those who can change the College Football Playoff format, the Power 5 commissioners, still think four is the right number, but recent discussions have at least opened them up to the possibility of change.
NCAAF
Saban takes blame for botched fake field goal
Nick Saban said Alabama thought a busted third-quarter play that proved momentous in a 28-point loss to Clemson was a "really, really good fake, and somebody didn't block a guy they were supposed to block, and so it didn't work."
Clemson
NCAAF
Clemson's Lawrence, Ross form championship combo
True freshmen Trevor Lawrence and Justyn Ross team up for the dagger touchdown and plenty of highlight plays as the Tigers cruise to the national title.
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NCAAF
Clemson national title proves it isn't Alabama and everyone else
Clemson became the second 15-0 team in history by completely dismantling Alabama in the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T.
Alabama
NCAAF
Alabama's spectacular season ends with a bad night
Tom Rinaldi details what could have been for Alabama and Nick Saban if the Crimson Tide had won the CFP national title.
1:48
NCAAF
Clemson's red zone defense set the tone in 1st half
Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit explain how Alabama settling for a field goal early in the 2nd quarter changed the complexion of the game.
2:03
Alabama
NCAAF
Saban: 'Proud' of his team
Nick Saban addresses the media after Alabama's loss to Clemson in the CFP National Championship, breaking down the Crimson Tide's mistakes.
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Clemson
NCAAF
Rece Davis: Clemson became 'premier program' in college football
Rece Davis reflects on the future of Clemson football after the Tigers throttle the Crimson Tide 44-16 in the CFP National Championship.
0:48
Alabama
NCAAF
Tua: 'We shot ourselves in the foot' with turnovers
Tua Tagovailoa did not think Clemson did anything special to stop Alabama, but rather blames his decision making.
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Clemson
NCAAF
Clemson's Wilkins: 'we're 15-0, best team ever'
Christian Wilkins ends his college career on a team that he claims to be the "best team ever."
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Clemson
NCAAF
Ferrell, Wilkins give rap-inspired recruiting pitch
Clelin Ferrell and Christian Wilkins update Suge Knight's infamous speech at the 1995 Source Awards to appeal to Clemson recruits.
0:21
NCAAF
Herbstreit: Lawrence was 'zeroed in and locked in'
Kirk Herbstreit gives high praise to Trevor Lawrence and the Clemson defense for their performances against Alabama.
2:11
NCAAF
Dabo hoists CFP National Championship trophy
Dabo Swinney raises the CFP National Championship trophy after Clemson's dominant performance.
1:05
NCAAF
Lawrence hopes to win 'at least 3 more' championships
Trevor Lawrence says this journey has been unbelievable, and he hopes to win three more national championships.
1:55
Clemson
NCAAF
Ross needs only one hand on two incredible catches
Justyn Ross shows off his ridiculous hands by hauling in two incredible, one-handed catches.
0:45
NCAAF
Dabo: 'There ain't never been a 15-0 team' till now
Dabo Swinney says it's a blessing for Clemson to be champions again and the first 15-0 team in college football history.
2:23
Alabama
NCAAF
Mora: Saban has 'created a culture of excellence'
Jim Mora explains how Nick Saban maintains stability at Alabama despite losing many great coaches throughout his tenure.
1:20
NCAAF
How risk plays into the CFP Championship Game
Tom Rinaldi details how Dabo Swinney and Nick Saban have used risks in their previous 3 matchups in the College Football Playoff.
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College Football Playoff
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2019-20 College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff National Championship is headed to New Orleans. Check out the complete 2019-20 CFP schedule.
College Football Playoff
- ESPN
What to do at the CFP National Championship
College Football Playoff National Championship weekend in the Bay Area is the place to be whether your favorite team is in the game or not. Learn about all of the events and festivities planned for CFP's Championship Campus.
Watch: 2019 national championship halftime performance
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Imagine Dragons and Lil Wayne perform
Imagine Dragons and Lil Wayne team up for the halftime performance during the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship Presented By AT&T.
College Football Playoff And Bowls
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2018-19 Bowl schedule and results
Time to go bowling! Take a look at the complete bowl and College Football Playoff lineup.
