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Find out why the Clemson Tigers will defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide to take home the College Football Playoff National Championship.
5. Deshaun Watson Will Run Roughshod Over Alabama
Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports5. Deshaun Watson Will Run Roughshod Over Alabama
Alabama typically showcases impregnable defense, but Deshaun Watson presents a matchup nightmare that they won't be able to handle. Expect Watson to put on a clinic, leaving Nick Saban absolutely baffled.
4. Solid Secondary Will Allow Clemson To Stack Box Against Derrick Henry
Credit: Getty Images4. Solid Secondary Will Allow Clemson To Stack Box Against Derrick Henry
In order to slow down Heisman Trophy winning running back Derrick Henry, opponents need as many big bodies in the box as possible. Thankfully for Clemson, cornerbacks Mackensie Alexander and Cordrea Tankersley thrive in man-to-man coverage, which will allow the Tigers to send extra players at Henry.
3. Greg 'The Leg' Huegel Is Clutch
Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports3. Greg 'The Leg' Huegel Is Clutch
Most college football teams aren't able to put an incredible amount of trust into their field goal kicker. Clemson's Greg 'The Leg' Huegel is undoubtedly an exception to the rule, as he's hit 19 of his last 21 kicks, missing just two from 47 yards.
2. Alabama Struggles Against The Spread
Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports2. Alabama Struggles Against The Spread
Alabama has lost five games over the last three years, all of which came against spread teams. This gives Clemson a huge advantage.
1. Brent Venables' Defensive Scheme
Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports1. Brent Venables' Defensive Scheme
In the Orange Bowl, Clemson held Oklahoma, whose offense was the hottest in the country at the time, to just 18 points. If defensive coordinator Brent Venables can cook up a scheme as such against Oklahoma, he can surely do the same against Alabama.
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