For the third time in four seasons, Alabama and Clemson will square off in the college football postseason. This time, the two schools will meet in the 2019 College Football Playoff final on Monday, Jan. 7. Kickoff from Levi's Stadium is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Alabama (14–0, 8–0 in SEC) enters the contest as the reigning national champions. The Crimson Tide finished the season second in scoring offense (47.5 points per game) and fourth in scoring defense (16.2). They also finished fifth in total offense (525.1 yards per game) and 11th in total defense (311.3). Alabama most recently defeated Oklahoma, 45–34, in the Orange Bowl.