2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida

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2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 and head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrate with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide talks with head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers after the Tigers defeated the Crimson Tide 35-31 in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after throwing a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after throwing a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after throwing a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after throwing a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Clemson Tigers makes a 2-yard game-winning touchdown reception during the fourth quarter against defensive back Tony Brown #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the fourth quarter of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after throwing a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Clemson Tigers makes a 2-yard game-winning touchdown reception during the fourth quarter against defensive back Tony Brown #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the fourth quarter of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after throwing a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: The Clemson Tigers celebrate after quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 , threw a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: The Clemson Tigers celebrate after quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 , threw a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after throwing a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with teammates after rushing for a 30-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Running back Wayne Gallman #9 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after rushing for a 1-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after making a 2-yard game-winning touchdown reception against defensive back Tony Brown #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the fourth quarter of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian of the Alabama Crimson Tide talks with quarterback Jalen Hurts #2 during the second half of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Clemson Tigers at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 and head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrate with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers (L) and defensive tackle Christian Wilkins #42 (C) react after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) (Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Linebacker Shaq Smith #5 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after quarterback Deshaun Watson #4 , threw a 2-yard game-winning touchdown pass to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game 35-31 at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

2017 CFP National Championship Clemson Tigers Alabama Crimson Tide — CFP National Championship TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: (L-R) Linebacker Jarvis Magwood #46, safety Isaiah Simmons #11 and wide receiver Diondre Overton #14 of the Clemson Tigers celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31 to win the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

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