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Clemson battled back to close to 17-14 in the national championship.
A poor Alabama punt gave Clemson the ball at Alabama’s 42 and Deshaun Watson took advantage with a quick drive culminating in a 24-yard touchdown to Hunter Renfrow. Watson was up to 228 yards passing.
That drive notwithstanding, defense was generally trumping offense in the second half.
The best drive before the touchdown came from Clemson as Watson led the Tigers from their own 16 to Alabama’s 43.