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National Championship game:
Here we are again, the final game of the season. It just seems like yesterday the season just started. But as most would agree after its all said and done, the best 2 teams in college football are playing for it all. It should be another great one...
The analysis:
Although the names on the jerseys are the same, the teams are different in many ways and I just don't see this game being anything like last year. By the numbers: Alabama is 10-4 ATS while Clemson is 7-7. Bama comes in undefeated and virtually untested and Clemson comes in having only one loss to Pitt late in the season. Both teams are better than this time last year and Clemson is probably playing their best football at this point in the season. They completely took apart Ohio State. While I don't believe that Ohio State was that good of a football team this season, they were better than the whipping that Clemson gave them. Washington would probably have beat Ohio State and showed their toughness against Alabama.
Clemson Averages 503 yards of offense/game while Bama only gives up 244 yards/game. Clemson rushes for 175 yards/game and Bama only gives up 63 yards/game. Bama rushes for 249 yards/game and Clemson D allows 123 yards/game.
Bama comes in with the #1 Defense in the Nation and has 15 total Non-Offensive TD's while only giving up 15 total TD's all year. They only give up 11 points per game. The defense is far and away better and is good enough to win this game on their own.
This game comes down to who wants it more and who will be at their bests in the spotlight. I don't believe that Lane leaving and Sark taking over will have any effect and in fact I think it will help the offense. Saban doesn't do anything without serious consideration to the process. The Bama D will be the difference in this game. Their speed and toughness will take over the game. I don't see Clemson being able to run the ball. Clemson is by far the best team that Bama will face all year and they have arguably the best QB. Watson will be tough and will make plays but this Bama D is designed to stop Watson and his strengths. The fact Bama can rush 4 and get to the QB is huge. They will double Williams on the outside and shut down a very potent Clemson Offense. With Clemson not being able to run the ball, they will be one dimensional and that will spell doom for them. On offense for Bama, they will continue to do what they have all year. Run the ball, play conservatively and wait to take their chances as the opportunities present themselves. I would look for Hurts to play better in this game. Bama will again run the ball and look for their playmakers on the outside to make plays when they are called on.
It's going to be a solid game between 2 well coached teams. Both Teams will be ready but in the end, I think the team that has played the best all year in all 3 phases of the game will be standing as National Champions. I'm not sure it will be close when the final seconds tick off. Look for the game to be close in the first half as both teams feel each other out. The game could be tied or a slight lead by Bama at the half. In the second half, Bama will begin to squeeze the life out of Clemson and the speed and suffocating Defense will be good enough to win the game. I see another Non-offensive TD by the defense late and carrying the Alabama Crimson Tide to the National Championship.
Final Score:
Alabama 27 Clemson 13
My pick:
Alabama -6.5 (-110) 2.5U
UNDER 50.5 (-110) 1U
Good Luck to all and either way it will be a great game... 
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