SAN JOSE, Calif. — One of the more interesting quarterback battles in recent memory will be on display Monday when No. 2 Clemson takes on top-ranked Alabama in the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
In the previous two national championship matchups between these two southern powers, former Clemson Tiger Deshaun Watson was the headlining quarterback. The two-time Heisman Finalist set records for most total yards (473, in 2016), passing yards (420, in 2017), touchdown passes (4, in 2016) and total touchdowns (4 in both games) in the two championship games.
On Monday, another Heisman Finalist will be behind center in Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa.