The Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff National Championship. No surprises there. The two squads are ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the country, after all.
To help spice up the title game, though, here are five bold predictions.
5. Clemson Makes Things Interesting By Scoring First
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But seriously, nothing would make things more interesting than a Clemson TD to start off the title game.
But seriously, nothing would make things more interesting than a Clemson TD to start off the title game.
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4. Deshaun Watson Is Held To Under 50 Yards Rushing
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Deshaun Watson has rushed for over 100 yards in three straight games. Alabama has been known to have a fierce defense over the years, though.
Watson, you have been warned.
Deshaun Watson has rushed for over 100 yards in three straight games. Alabama has been known to have a fierce defense over the years, though.
Watson, you have been warned.
3. This Will Be The Derrick Henry Show
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The Heisman winner will take over in this game. Derrick Henry only had 75 rushing yards against Michigan State, but that number could double (or triple) against Clemson.
The Heisman winner will take over in this game. Derrick Henry only had 75 rushing yards against Michigan State, but that number could double (or triple) against Clemson.
2. Clemson Fails To Crack The 20-Point Mark
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Why? Because Alabama football. It is really that simple.
Side note: The Crimson Tide are only giving up 14.4 PPG, and Michigan State scored a grand total of zero points on them in the playoff.
Why? Because Alabama football. It is really that simple.
Side note: The Crimson Tide are only giving up 14.4 PPG, and Michigan State scored a grand total of zero points on them in the playoff.
1. Alabama Wins By 2 Scores — Because Alabama
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Clemson is ranked No. 1 in the country, but Alabama showed that it is the best team in college football by crushing the Spartans. May I remind you that Michigan State took down the defending national champs in Ohio State.
Soon enough, Nick Saban will be celebrating another national championship.
Clemson is ranked No. 1 in the country, but Alabama showed that it is the best team in college football by crushing the Spartans. May I remind you that Michigan State took down the defending national champs in Ohio State.
Soon enough, Nick Saban will be celebrating another national championship.
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