Clemson 44, Alabama 16: Dabo Swinney said “Tonight there was no doubt”
“Tonight there was no doubt,” Dabo Swinney said. “We certainly didn’t play very well tonight,” Nick Saban said.
Published Jan 7, 2019 to Jan 8, 2019.
The record
- Final score, per the Associated Press
- Clemson 44, Alabama 16FOX 4, Jan 7, 2019
- Played, per the Associated Press
- Monday night, January 7, 2019FOX 4, Jan 7, 2019
Quotes
Clemson’s side
Dabo Swinney, Clemson head coach
We were never in that conversation. Tonight there was no doubt.
Associated Press, via ESPN
Dabo Swinney, Clemson head coach
I know we're not supposed to be here, and I'm not supposed to be here, but we are, and I am, and how about them Tigers, man? I'm so proud of our guys.
Alabama’s side
Nick Saban, Alabama head coach
We certainly didn't play very well tonight.
Associated Press, via ESPN
Reports
Associated Press
Trevor Lawrence passed for 347 yards and three touchdowns and No. 2 Clemson rolled No. 1 Alabama 44-16 on Monday night in the College Football Playoff national championship game.
Sources
- Clemson Athletics, Jan 7, 2019
“NATIONAL CHAMPIONS — FINAL: CLEMSON 44, ALABAMA 16”
Clemson Athletics' own game story
- FOX 4, Jan 7, 2019
“Orange Crush: Clemson topples No. 1 'Bama for national title”
Associated Press, via FOX 4
- ESPN, Jan 8, 2019
“The Clemson national championship dynasty is here”