Who won the 2016 championship game between Clemson and Alabama?
Alabama Crimson Tide
The 13–1 Alabama Crimson Tide won the game, holding off the undefeated Clemson Tigers 45–40 in the fourth quarter.
Who won the 2015 national championship between Alabama and Clemson?
Alabama 45, Clemson 40—Final The Alabama Crimson Tide upended the Clemson Tigers 45-40 to claim the national championship Monday night. Derrick Henry scored three touchdowns, including the game-sealing score with 1:07 remaining on the clock. O.J. Howard caught five passes for a career-best 208 yards and two touchdowns.
Who won the national championship for 2016 season?
2 Alabama Crimson Tide claimed the program’s 16th national title, defeating the No. 1 Clemson Tigers, 45-40, at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona….2016 College Football Playoff National Championship.
| TEAM STATISTICS | UA | CU |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 19 | 5 |
| Penalty | 4 | 1 |
| Rushes-Yards | 42-91 | 34-22 |
| Passing Yards | 420 | 155 |
Why does Alabama not claim the 2016 national championship?
Championships were awarded via various polls, which led to multiple teams claiming the honor in the same seasons. Alabama officially claims 17 team national titles, though the Tide also have five in 1945, 1966, 1977, 1975 and 2016 that are unclaimed due to the lesser significance these polls hold.
Who won CFP 2014?
Ohio State
In the first season of the College Football Playoff, Ohio State was selected as the No. 4 team, where they defeated Alabama in the Sugar Bowl 42–35. The win advanced the Buckeyes to the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, where they defeated Oregon 42–20 to capture the 2014 national championship.
Who won the CFP in 2017?
Clemson Tigers football2017 College Football Playoff National Championship / Champion
Who did Alabama play in the 2015 national championship?
They were led by ninth-year head coach Nick Saban. They finished the season with a record of 14 wins and 1 loss (14–1 overall, 7–1 in the SEC), as SEC champions and as consensus national champions after they defeated Clemson in the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Game.
What year did Alabama beat Clemson for the national championship?
The teams squared off in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship in Glendale, Arizona, with Alabama emerging with a thrilling 45–40 victory.
How many times has Alabama played Clemson for the national championship?
Alabama: six appearances (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020). It missed in 2019 and played in the Citrus Bowl, beating Michigan 35-16. Clemson: six appearances (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020).
Who won CFP 2012?
Alabama
Alabama beat LSU 21–0 to win their 14th national championship, marking the first shutout in a national championship game since the 1992 Orange Bowl and the first ever shutout in a BCS bowl game….2012 BCS National Championship Game.
| Alabama Crimson Tide | LSU Tigers |
|---|---|
| (11–1) | (13–0) |
| SEC | SEC |
| 21 | 0 |
| Head coach: Nick Saban | Head coach: Les Miles |