Alabama 45, Clemson 40: Nick Saban said “take a chance to change the momentum of the game”
“take a chance to change the momentum of the game,” Nick Saban said. “It won’t be 34 years before we’re going to be back,” Dabo Swinney said.
Published Jan 11, 2016 to Jan 12, 2016.
Facts
- Final score, per Alabama Athletics
- Alabama 45, Clemson 40Alabama Athletics, Jan 11, 2016
- Played, per Alabama Athletics
- Monday night, January 11, 2016Alabama Athletics, Jan 11, 2016
Quotes
Alabama’s side
Nick Saban, Alabama head coach
felt like if we didn't do something or take a chance to change the momentum of the game that we wouldn't have a chance to win,
Associated Press, via ESPN
Nick Saban, Alabama head coach
But when it comes to competing and making plays when we needed to make them, it was probably as good as it gets.
Clemson’s side
Dabo Swinney, Clemson head coach
It won’t be 34 years before we’re going to be back, I guarantee you that.
Deshaun Watson, Clemson quarterback
I just wanted to get the win and do something that we haven't done in 34 years.
Associated Press, via ESPN
Deshaun Watson, Clemson quarterback
There were a few plays we didn’t really capitalize on, and I missed some throws,
Reports
In a scintillating matchup of contrasting styles, the Alabama Crimson Tide (14-1) showed incredible resourcefulness and resilience to earn its 16th football national championship on Monday night in the Arizona desert.
Sources
- Alabama Athletics, Jan 11, 2016
“Alabama Wins CFP National Championship With 45-40 Win Over Clemson - Alabama Athletics”
Alabama Athletics' own game story
- Los Angeles Times, Jan 12, 2016
“Alabama keeps the dynasty rolling, beating Clemson in CFP thriller for fourth national title in seven years”
- ESPN, Jan 12, 2016
“Tide Turner: Gutsy play helps 'Bama get past Clemson, 45-40”