GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Alabama and Clemson have joined the club of teams that have played in an epic national championship game.
Monday night's battle is a unanimous choice to join the short list of some of the more dramatic, exciting, fantastic finishes to a college football season.
With one big play after another -- by both teams -- Alabama beat Clemson 45-40 in the College Football Playoff title game. An instant classic.
The game was a thrill-a-minute. Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry ran for three touchdowns, including a 50-yarder to open the scoring. A daring onside kick with the score tied at 24 led to an Alabama points explosion, with quarterback Jake Coker throwing for two long touchdowns to tight end O.