Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney finds time after everyone else left the stadium to celebrate the moment with his family after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16 to win the CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson players get ready to exit the tunnel to start the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney hoists the trophy after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. To his left is cornerback Trayvon Mullen, the game's defensive MVP who finished with an interception and a sack.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, offensive MVP of the 2019 CFP National Championship game on Monday, Jan. 7 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, sports his championship t-shirt after leading the Tigers to a 44-16 win over Alabama.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates on the field at Levi's Stadium after the Tigers routed Alabama to win the 2018 CFP National Championship in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson quarterback Dabo Swinney smiles on as defensive end Clelin Ferrell shows affection to the trophy after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16 on Monday, Jan. 7 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and cornerback Trayvon Mullen, defensive MVP for the 2019 CFP National Championship, stand with the trophy at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16 to win their second title in three years.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates on the field at Levi's Stadium after the Tigers routed Alabama to win the 2019 CFP National Championship in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates on the field at Levi's Stadium after the Tigers routed Alabama to win the 2019 CFP National Championship in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates on the field at Levi's Stadium after the Tigers routed Alabama to win the 2019 CFP National Championship in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson running back Ryan Mac Lain and offensive lineman Sean Pollard celebrate on the field at Levi's Stadium after the Tigers routed Alabama to win the 2019 CFP National Championship in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson players take hold of the trophy after winning the 2019 CFP National Championship in a routing against Alabama at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates on the field at Levi's Stadium after the Tigers routed Alabama to win the 2019 CFP National Championship in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson linebacker John Boyd celebrates on the field at Levi's Stadium after the Tigers routed Alabama to win the 2019 CFP National Championship in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell celebrates on the field at Levi's Stadium after the Tigers routed Alabama to win the 2018 CFP National Championship in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson players celebrate on the field at Levi's Stadium after the Tigers routed Alabama to win the 2019 CFP National Championship in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Alabama head coach Nick Saban exits the field at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, after losing 44-16 against Clemson in the 2019 CFP National Championship game on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates with the trophy at Levi's Stadium after the Tigers routed Alabama to win the 2019 CFP National Championship in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross runs the ball after a reception in the second half of the CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16.
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Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins celebrates after a play with cornerback A.J. Terrell in the second half of the CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. Clemson beat Alabama 44-16.
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Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, right, takes in the moment after the Tigers routed Alabama to win the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. Wilkins and the rest of the senior class went 55-4 in their time at Clemson, winning two national championship, both against the Crimson Tide, and four ACC conference titles.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney hoists the trophy after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney hoists the trophy after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. To his left is cornerback Trayvon Mullen, the game's defensive MVP who finished with an interception and a sack.
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Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen intercepts a pass meant for an Alabama receiver in the first half of the CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa fumbles the football in the first half of the CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is sacked by Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen in the first half of the CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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Clemson running back Travis Etienne points to the sky after a play in the first half of the CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence celebrates with running back Travis Etienne in the first half of the CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney gets fired up with cornerback A.J. Terrell in the first half of the CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell celebrates in the first half of the CFP National Championship game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson players enter the field at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Clemson players enter the field to warm up at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Clemson players enter Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa walks in Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game against Clemson.
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Warming up at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Warming up at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Warming up at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Warming up at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Warming up at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence enters Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game against Alabama.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney enters Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game against Alabama.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence looks out on to Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game against Alabama.
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Warming up at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney talks with reporters in Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence takes a moment in the post-game interview on Monday, Jan. 7 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship. Lawrence won the game's offensive MVP award.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney finds time after everyone else left the stadium to celebrate the moment with his family after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16 to win the CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney finds time after everyone else left the stadium to celebrate the moment with his family after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16 to win the CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Leftover confetti on the field at Levi's Stadium after the ceremony celebrating Clemson's win against Alabama in the 2019 National Championship in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Leftover confetti on the field at Levi's Stadium after the ceremony celebrating Clemson's win against Alabama in the 2019 National Championship in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7.
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Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell runs the ball in the second half of the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson fans celebrate in the second half of the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson running back Travis Etienne runs the ball in the second half of the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson safety Isaiah Simmons celebrates in the second half of the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Two Alabama fans react in the second half of the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the game's offensive MVP, in the second half of the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson costumed Tigers in the second half of the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins celebrates with running back Travis Etienne after a play during the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson running back Travis Etienne makes a play during the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson running back Travis Etienne makes a play during the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson running back Travis Etienne makes a play during the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson players celebrate after scoring the first points of the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson players celebrate after scoring the first points of the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson players celebrate after scoring the first points of the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence walks out of the tunnel before the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell and other players get ready to exit the tunnel to start the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 before the 2019 CFP National Championship game kicks off. Clemson routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence exits Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson players celebrate their win at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney hoists the 2019 CFP National Championship trophy as cornerback Trayvon Mullen, the game's defensive MVP, looks on at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16.
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A Alabama player walks off the field at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen, the game's defensive MVP, exits Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney holds the 2019 CFP National Championship trophy as cornerback Trayvon Mullen, the game's defensive MVP, celebrates at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16.
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Clemson celebrate winning the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16.
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Clemson cornerback Trayvon Mullen, the game's defensive MVP, holds the 2019 CFP National Championship trophy at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after the Tigers routed Alabama 44-16.
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Clemson running back Travis Etienne makes a play during the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson running back Travis Etienne makes a play during the 2019 CFP National Championship at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7. The Tigers routed Alabama to win 44-16.
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Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins celebrates the Tigers win at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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A Clemson player celebrates the Tigers win at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the game's offensive MVP, talks with reporters at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson offensive lineman Sean Pollard celebrates at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson offensive lineman Gage Cervenka shows off his dedication to the Tigers at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson wide receiver Derion Kendrick celebrates at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson offensive lineman Bobby Gettys celebrates exits Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson cornerback Mark Fields celebrates at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson players exit Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson players exit Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins exits Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the game's offensive MVP, greets an Alabama player at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing the Crimson Tide 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson offensive tackle Blake Vinson celebrates at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson linebacker Sean Boyd celebrates at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson players celebrate at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson players celebrate at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson safety Isaiah Simmons, center, celebrates with defensive end Justin Foster at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson safety Isaiah Simmons celebrates at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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A Clemson players celebrates at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the game's offensive MVP, exits Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Monday, Jan. 7 after routing Alabama 44-16 to win the 2019 CFP National Championship.
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