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Alabama, behind for the first time in the game, answered like champions with a quick drive. Jared Hurts, whose passing had been vastly overshadowed by Deshaun Watson of Clemson, completed several, including a 24-yarder to O.J. Howard.
Then for the touchdown he turned to his other strength, running, and barreled past defenders for a 30-yard score
Alabama led 31-28, but Watson still had an opportunity for a two-minute drill.