The much-anticipated rematch of Clemson and Alabama lived up to the hype. Not only did Monday's sequel feature a number of intriguing pregame storylines, the actual game was one of the most thrilling, back-and-forth title games in recent memory.
The knee-jerk reaction after witnessing an instant classic is to rank it historically. Does this game rival the 2006 Rose Bowl, which is largely considered the most exciting championship game in college football history?
Earlier, Chris Low took a crack at ranking the top 10 title games based on a number of factors, such as entertainment value, individual performances, surprising upsets and more.