The nation’s two best college football teams face off for the national title on Monday night in a rematch of last year’s thrilling game, when Alabama edged Clemson, 45-40.
No. 7 Oklahoma rolled up 524 yards of offense against one of the SEC’s best defenses to secure a 35-19 Sugar Bowl victory over No. 14 Auburn.
No. 15 Western Michigan’s Cinderella year and dreams of an undefeated season came to an end with a 24-16 loss to No. 8 Wisconsin in the Cotton Bowl Classic.
Clemson’s defense handed Ohio State its first shutout in 23 years while Deshaun Watson had another big game to lead the Tigers to a 31-0 win in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl.
The reigning champs will be back to defend their title after Alabama knocked off Washington, 24-7, in the Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl to advance to the national championship game.
Alabama begins its quest to repeat as national champions against Washington in the first playoff game of the year.
Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl – College Football Playoff Semifinal
Dec. 31 at 3:00 PM ET (ESPN)
No. 4 Washington (12-1) vs. No. ...