Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney pose with the trophy at a press conference on Sunday, Jan. 6 ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game in Santa Clara, California.
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Two Clemson players participate in Media Day at the SAP Center, home of the San Jose Sharks, on Saturday, Jan. 5, before Monday's the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
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Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins participates in Media Day at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on Saturday, Jan. 5, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins participates in Media Day at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on Saturday, Jan. 5, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson players watch as their teammates participate in Media Day at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on Saturday, Jan. 5,ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence listens to a question from a reporter during Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence listens to a question from a reporter during Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney listens to a question from a reporter during Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Media Day for Clemson was held on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Media Day for Clemson was held on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell answers questions at Media Day at the SAP Center in San Jose, California on Saturday, Jan. 5 ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson assistant head coach Brent Venables answers questions at Media Day at the SAP Center in San Jose, California on Saturday, Jan. 5 ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson assistant head coach Brent Venables at Media Day at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on Saturday, Jan. 5 ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson defensive tackle Albert Huggins answers questions at Media Day at the SAP Center in San Jose, California on Saturday, Jan. 5 ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson assistant head coach Brent Venables sports a Tigers pin at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross talks to a reporter at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson running back Travis Etienne talks to a reporter at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson players interview each other at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson players interview each other at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence listens to a question from a reporter at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence listens to a question from a reporter at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross talks to reporters at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross talks to reporters at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrall talks to reporters at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson players gather at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins talks to reporters at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson wide receiver Hunter Renfrow gives autographs to fans at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson wide receiver Hunter Renfrow gives autographs to fans at Media Day on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game.
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Clemson players warm up before their final practice ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game in San Jose, California.
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The CFP National Championship trophy looms over the final press conference on Sunday, Jan. 6 before Monday's national championship game in San Jose, California.
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Alabama head coach Nick Saban at a press conference on Sunday, Jan. 6 ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game in Santa Clara, California.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney at a press conference on Sunday, Jan. 6 ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game in Santa Clara, California.
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Alabama head coach Nick Saban at a press conference on Sunday, Jan. 6 ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game in Santa Clara, California.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney at a press conference on Sunday, Jan. 6 ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game in Santa Clara, California.
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Alabama head coach Nick Saban and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney pose with the trophy at a press conference on Sunday, Jan. 6 ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game in Santa Clara, California.
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney puts his arm around Alabama head coach Nick Saban at a press conference on Sunday, Jan. 6 ahead of Monday's CFP National Championship game in Santa Clara, California.
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Sights from outside Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Sights from outside Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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An empty Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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An employee walks through an empty Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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An empty Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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An airplane passes over Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Reporters get pregame footage in Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Reporters get pregame footage at Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Behind the scene at Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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On the field at Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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A lone towel rests among empty seats at Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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Alabama's message flies the skies around Levi's Stadium on Monday, Jan. 7 in Santa Clara, California, before the CFP National Championship game between Clemson and Alabama.
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