Photos: Alabama vs. Clemson

Clemson cornerback Cordrea Tankersley celebrates afterthe Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide, 35-31, to win the College Football Playoff national championship game.  (Jamie Squire / Getty Images)

Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney celebrates with linebacker Ben Boulware during the award ceremony after the Tigers defeated Alabama, 35-31, in the College Football Playoff national title game.

Clemson players celebrate during the award ceremony after defeating Alabama, 35-31, in the College Football Playoff national championship game.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware kisses the championship trophy during the College Football Playoff award ceremony.

Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney talks to quarterback Deshaun Watson after winning the College Football Playoff national championship game over Alabama, 35-31.  (David J. Phillip / Associated Press)

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is congratulated by Alabama Coach Nick Saban after the Tigers’ 35-31 victory over the Crimson Tide.

Clemson player celebrate along the sideline after quarterback Deshaun Watson (not pictured) threw a two-yard touchdown pass with one second left to receiver Hunter Renfrow (not pictured).

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson celebrates after throwing a two-yard pass to Hunter Renfrow for the winning touchdown in the College Football Playoff title game.

Clemson receiver Hunter Renfrow celebrates with teammate Jordan Leggett (16) after catching the game-winning touchdown pass against Alabama.

Clemson receiver Hunter Renfrow catches a two-yard touchdown pass against Alabama’s Tony Brown during the final seconds of the fourth quarter to give the Tigers a 35-31 lead.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) celebrates with teammates after rushing for a 30-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts breaks into the clear for a 30-yard touchdown run to give the Crimson Tide a 31-28 lead over Clemson during the fourth quarter.

Clemson running back Wayne Gallman (9) plunges for a one-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter to give the Tigers their first lead over Alabama, 28-24.

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson leaps over Alabama defensive back Ronnie Harrison to get to the one-yard line during the fourth quarter.

Clemson receiver Mike Williams catches a pass in front of Alabama defensive back Marlon Humphrey during the fourth quarter.

Clemson receiver Mike Williams (7) celebrates with tight end Jordan Leggett (16) after scoring a four-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Clemson receiver Mike Williams makes a four-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter to cut Alabama’s lead to 24-21.

Alabama tight end O.J. Howard runs free down the left sideline on a 68-yard scoring pass play during the third quarter to give the Crimson Tide a 24-14 lead.

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is sent flying by a hit from Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster, left, during the third quarter.

Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster (10) sends Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson spinning into the air with a big hit during the third quarter.  (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

Clemson receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) is congratulated by teammate Deon Cain (8) after catching a 24-yard touchdown pass during the third quarter.

Clemson receiver Hunter Renfrow breaks away from two Alabama defender on a 24-yard scoring pass play during the third quarter.

Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware breaks up a pass intended for Alabama receiver ArDarius Stewart during the third quarter.

Alabama kicker Adam Griffith watches his 27-yard field goal that gave the Crimson Tide a 17-14 lead in the third quarter.

Alabama linebacker Ryan Anderson recovers a fumble he forced by stripping the ball from Clemson running back Wayne Gallman (not pictured) during the third quarter.

Alabama linebacker Ryan Anderson (22) strips the ball from Clemson running back Wayne Gallman (9) during the third quarter.

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates with teammate Christian Wilkins (42) after rushing for an eight-yard touchdown during the second quarter.

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson gets into the end zone on an eight-yard run during the College Football Playoff national championship game in Tampa, Fla., on Jan. 9

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson slips down the sideline past an Alabama defender for an eight-yard scoring run durng the second quarter.

Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough crosses the goal line for a 37-yard touchdown run against Clemson during the second quarter.

Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough eludes Clemson safety VAn Smith (23) to break free for a 37-yard touchdown run during the second quarter.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts picks up yardage against the Clemson defense during the second quarter.

Clemson linebacker Ben Boulware celebrates with a teammate after stopping Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough for no gain during the second quarter.

Alabama receiver Calvin Ridley tip-toes down the sideline after getting hit by Clemson defenders during the second quarter.

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts prepares to pass against Clemson during the first quarter.

Alabama defensive back Ronnie Harrison pursues Clemson running back Wayne Gallman during the first quarter.

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson throws to the flat against Alabama during the first quarter.

Clemson Coach Dabo Swinney argues a call during the first quarter.

Clemson safety Tanner Muse partially blocks the punt of Alabama’s JK Scott during the first quarter.

Clemson running back Wayne Gallman is brought down by Alabama defensive back Tony Brown (left) during a fourth-down run that came up short in the first quarter.

Alabama defensive back Anthony Averett brings down Clemson receiver Mike Williams after a reception during the first quarter.

Alabama defensive lineman Da’Ron Payne celebrates after tackling quarterback Deshaun Watson during the first quarter.

Alabama defensive linemen Da’Ron Payne (94) and Jonathan Allen (93) tackle Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson during the first quarter Monday.  (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

Alabama Coach Nick Saban congratulates Bo Scarbrough after his touchdown run during the first quarter.

Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough is congratulated by teammates ArDarius Stewart (13) and Hale Hentges (84) after scoring on a 25-yard run during the first quarter Monday.  (Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)

Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough beats the Clemson defense for a 25-yard touchdown run during the first quarter.