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We are roughly 48 hours from the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers, and the anticipation is killing me. Both teams are riding high following convincing wins in the semifinals, but the Crimson Tide have been in this situation before and have all of the advantages. Here are five reasons why Alabama will win it all on Monday night.
5. Offensive Line
Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports5. Offensive Line
All of the attention goes to Derrick Henry for his phenomenal Heisman Trophy season, but the real honors should go to the offensive line which has been opening holes for him to run through. In addition, the line has kept Jake Coker clean most of the season, as he's only been sacked 20 times in 14 games.
4. Balanced Offense
Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports4. Balanced Offense
Everyone expected the Crimson Tide to pound Derrick Henry in the semifinals against Michigan State, but offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin chose to go with a pass-heavy gameplan that worked like a charm. Quarterback Jake Coker had his best game of the season and now Clemson's defense will have another weapon to prepare for.
3. Derrick Henry
Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports3. Derrick Henry
After rushing for 1,986 yards in the first 13 games of the season, Henry only picked up 75 last week against Michigan State as Lane Kiffin chose to attack the Spartans' defense through the air. The Heisman Trophy winner will be fresh and ready to rock on Monday night, and he could be in for a huge game.
2. Defensive Line
Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports2. Defensive Line
The Crimson Tide possess the nastiest defensive line in the country led by pro prospects A'Shawn Robinson, Jarran Reed and Tim Williams. Against Michigan State, they dominated the line of scrimmage for four quarters and looked to be on another level.
1. Nick Saban
Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports1. Nick Saban
Saban might be the greatest college football coach of all time, and he has the unbelievable ability to have his players mentally prepped for the biggest games. The former Miami Dolphins coach has four national titles to his name and is about to collect No. 5 on Monday night.
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