Deshaun Watson TD pass with 1 second left lifts Clemson to national title
College football's first national championship rematch was fitting sequel to the original, with an unusual twist at the end.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Clemson Tigers
35
Alabama Crimson Tide
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEM | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 35 |
| ALA | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 31 |
Raymond James Stadium · 74,512 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14/26 | vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | L 6-20 | NCAAF |
| 11/7/26 | @ Syracuse Orange | W 18-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Florida State Seminoles | W 36-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Virginia Tech Hokies | L 16-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers | W 37-0 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:01 35-31
Hunter Renfrow 2 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Greg Huegel Kick)
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Touchdown 2:07 28-31
Jalen Hurts 30 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick)
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Touchdown 4:38 28-24
Wayne Gallman 1 Yd Run (Greg Huegel Kick)
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Touchdown 14:00 21-24
Mike Williams 4 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Greg Huegel Kick)
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Touchdown 1:53 14-24
O.J. Howard 68 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Adam Griffith Kick)
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Touchdown 7:10 14-17
Hunter Renfrow 24 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Greg Huegel Kick)
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Field Goal 12:25 7-17
Adam Griffith 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:09 7-14
Deshaun Watson 8 Yd Run (Greg Huegel Kick)
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Touchdown 10:42 0-14
Bo Scarbrough 37 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick)
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Touchdown 9:23 0-7
Bo Scarbrough 25 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick)
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CLEM
1 play, -1 yard, 0:01 · End of Game
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CLEM 0:01
9 plays, 68 yards, 2:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:01 35-31
Hunter Renfrow 2 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Greg Huegel Kick)
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ALA 2:07
6 plays, 68 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:07 28-31
Jalen Hurts 30 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick)
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CLEM 4:38
6 plays, 88 yards, 1:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:38 28-24
Wayne Gallman 1 Yd Run (Greg Huegel Kick)
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ALA 6:33
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:03 · Punt
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CLEM 7:36
6 plays, 10 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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ALA 9:00
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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CLEM 10:30
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:44 · Punt
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ALA 12:14
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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CLEM 14:00
9 plays, 72 yards, 2:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:00 21-24
Mike Williams 4 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Greg Huegel Kick)
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ALA 1:53
4 plays, 79 yards, 1:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:53 14-24
O.J. Howard 68 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Adam Griffith Kick)
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CLEM 2:54
5 plays, 23 yards, 3:06 · Punt
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ALA 6:00
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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CLEM 7:10
4 plays, 42 yards, 1:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:10 14-17
Hunter Renfrow 24 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Greg Huegel Kick)
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ALA 8:13
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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CLEM 9:14
7 plays, 41 yards, 3:11 · Punt
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ALA 12:25
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:25 7-17
Adam Griffith 27 Yd Field Goal
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CLEM 13:54
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:06 · Fumble
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ALA
1 play, -3 yards, 0:19 · End of Half
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CLEM 0:19
6 plays, 21 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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ALA 1:04
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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CLEM 2:28
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:56 · Fumble
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ALA 4:24
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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CLEM 6:09
7 plays, 87 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:09 7-14
Deshaun Watson 8 Yd Run (Greg Huegel Kick)
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ALA 7:42
5 plays, 12 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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CLEM 9:22
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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ALA 10:42
5 plays, 74 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:42 0-14
Bo Scarbrough 37 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick)
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CLEM 12:06
8 plays, 26 yards, 4:01 · Punt
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ALA 1:07
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:43 · Punt
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CLEM 1:50
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:40 · Fumble
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ALA 2:30
9 plays, 22 yards, 3:56 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 45 events.
Team Stats
CLEM
ALA
31
1st Downs
16
7-18
3rd down efficiency
2-15
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
511
Total Yards
376
420
Passing
155
36/57
Comp/Att
14/32
7.4
Yards per pass
4.8
91
Rushing
221
42
Rushing Attempts
34
2.2
Yards per rush
6.5
3-35
Penalties
9-82
2
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
34:44
Possession
25:16
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