The Alabama Crimson Tide will attempt to accomplish what the Clemson Tigers failed to do last year—complete a perfect 15-0 season. Though it’s a College Football Playoff National Championship rematch in a different venue, we must acknowledge major differences for Round 2 between the Crimson Tide and the Tigers.
For starters, wide receiver Mike Williams will suit up against Alabama for this matchup. He missed all but one game during his junior year with a neck injury.
Despite defensive lineman Carlos Watkins’ breakout season with a double-digit sack total, Clemson's pass rush doesn’t compare to last year’s dynamic duo with Shaq Lawson and Kevin Dodd on opposite ends.