Alabama defensive lineman Da’Ron Payne (94) celebrates with defensive lineman Raekwon Davis (99) and defensive back Deionte Thompson after making an interception. 4th ranked Alabama played top ranked Clemson in the CFP semifinal playoff game on a cold Monday night at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. Alabama won the game 24-6. (Photo by Trent Penny/The Anniston Star)
Trent Penny/The Anniston StarTUSCALOOSA — Three seconds remained in the first quarter of the Sugar Bowl. Clemson had totaled zero yards of offense on its first three drives. The Tigers had a fourth opportunity to find some sort of offensive production.