Saban looks a lot darker and more muscular than I remember

For all the people that put Saban down and call him a tyrant and everything he always shows great humility and graciousness by praising his players and opponents.

Hats Off to Clemson. They earned it. So congratulations to them. I'm happy for you Dabo. Still proud of my team though. RTR!

I agree with saban we lose one game does not mean we are a bad team. We beat clemson & they beat us. Congrats to Clemson they won & deserve to win it. I am looking at this way we sure did not lose 31-0. I think we had a awesome season. I am glad we have that committed RB. ROLL TIDE!

Congrats to Clemson god bless both teams Alabama will be back next year.

Saban handled this with class. He's a good ambassador for Alabama. Thank god the winner wasn't a west or northeast team.

congrats clemson. hopefully this can be a best of 3 series next year with Bama kicking your ass!

Come on guy putting name signs on the table, you had one job!!

one of the best games I've seen

After that pass interference at the end , I knew it was over . Still a bama fan roll tide

Damn, no wonder Alabama lost, they have an old short white guy playing defensive end.

Gracious and respectable. I didn't expect anything less. Clemson is a fine football team. They produced positive plays when they had to. I'm looking forward to the upcoming fall season. Roll Tide Roll!

I'm a Clemson fan. That being said I want to congratulate Alabama. Awesome game! I wouldn't expect anything less from a first class team such as AL. Your Coach and players handled themselves with class and good sportsmanship. I saw an Al player come up to Deshawn during an interview and hug and congratulate him. Awesome! I know how you AL fans feel.....we have been there. I just want to ask anyone out there......have you ever seen such awful refereeing? God bless College Football Fans!

We gotta remember Bama fans, there is always next year. Clemson had one of a hell of a game and was one of the best national championships I've seen. Hats off to Dabo and Clemson. We got the next year guys, ROLL TIDE ROLL!

Did anyone else notice that the name tags were switched between Saban and the guy on the right?

See this is why I love Bama and their Fan Base. I'm a true Clemson fan and I went to both games and they are truly the nicest people. Hats off to y'all Alabama vs Clemson has to be the best two championship games ever.

louisville fan here! congrads, clemson. great win for he ACC! ACC RULES!

51 wins for the this Senior Class with only 5 losses. The loss hurts but no class of seniors has ever achieved this mark. Bama will be there again next year.

Clemson fan here and so happy for my Tigers. Coach Saban with some class comments here. I've never seen him be on the losing side of a title game before, so I was curious as to how he would react. Classy coach.

I'm an Alabama fan. It was sad that we lost but I am happy for Clemson. It was one of the best football games I've seen in a while.

anyways saban shows class and i could respect that as a lsu fan

ROLL TIDE TIL I DIE 🌊🐘

Amazing season for the Tide and an amazing game. Congrats to the Tide and Clemson.

Great game by both Clemson and Alabama!!! Both have classy coaches and players. Thanks for a great game for the fans!

roll tide can't win em.all Clemson won it fair and square

we beat ourselves with stupid penalties. Too bad we lost Scarborough too....might have made the difference.

I'm a true Clemson fan and very proud of our win, but no one can argue that both of these organizations are world class; teams and coaches. I've listened to both press releases, Dabo's and Nick's, and these guys are great friends and have a lot of respect for each other. My hat is off to Alabama for playing hard and respecting the win. And likewise for the respect that Clemson gave Alabama. I think the football world can learn a lot from both of these organizations.

Nothing but class from Coach. That is how a gentleman carries himself. He was head coach at U. of Toledo when I was there. Class guy.

Roll tide

Those last few minutes was some Clash of Titans shit

You both are a class act. Looking forward to see you both in the NFL.

Man, that Jonathan Allen does an uncanny Nick Saban impression... perfection in speech, looks and mannerisms. Bravo!

Shout out to cousin jalen hurts #hesafreshman

We will be back.

I'm a bama fan and live in bama this is the first game I have seen almost every bama fan take it so easy with good sportsmanship it was a great game we lost hands down no foul play just a really good game and this year Clemson got us .good job guys ROLL TIDE

So proud of Alabama's class and dignity, and thanks to them for such an entertaining, terrific season. Congrats to Clemson. RTR!

Trust me we will be back #ROLLTIDE

Hurts did horrible, continuous under and over throws that would've made a difference. He's a freshman but again Alabama didn't not see a team as hungry as Clemson this year and it showed on Hurts. Ridley had some crucial drops. Secondary was non-existent. The horrible pass coverage was a primary reason for this loss. Play calling was fucking stupid, almost the same formula each time, short run on first down, 2 incomplete passes on the remaining downs and then punt. Should've let Bo do more. I think Harris should have did more. Clearly the pass was not working. Considering how many times we turned the ball over, and how Clemson converted almost every 2 plays, it should've been a larger deficit. Clemson dominated at the line on both sides. Backers couldn't prevent those short passes that were key to Clemson's drives. And secondly, one of the greatest contributors to this loss was the fact that THEY WERE NOT TACKLING. WRAP UP FOR FUCK'S SAKE. Yeah they were landing some hits but it doesn't do shit if the ball carrier bounces off and is still on their feet. I just don't get it. These guys were too concerned with trying to land a hard hit or strip the ball, allowing hella yardage after contact. Look at the difference between Clemson's and Alabama's tackling. Count the yards after contact for both teams. Clemson was tackling, Alabama defenders were simply slinging their bodies. I remember one play, one player began to celebrate after his hit while the carrier was still up and running behind him. If that doesn't change then I don't know. I could point out more but I won't. It's really a miracle how Clemson didn't take the lead until the last quarter. But I will say this. No one here should complain about penalties. I saw clear penalties on AU that weren't called. I'd rather my team win fair and square with no excuses so I wish they had called then. I'm not the guy that will try to play out a drop just cause it was on our side of the ball. If we didn't catch it, we didn't catch it. If you rely on officiating to be in your favor, than you aren't confident in your skills to play the game the right way and come out on top. And contrary to what Saban and most coaches say, they do believe one play can make the difference. One penalty, good or bad, can change the outcome of the game. But whining about officiating is the dumbest thing ever because there's no way that it favors one side entirely.

Nothing but respect for Bama and Nick Saban. As a Clemson fan, if we don't win it all next year, I hope Bama does.

It's 2020, Bama has one of the best recruiting next to Ohio State. I love the determination that Nick Saban has, he is the kind of coach you want that drives you as a player to be your best self - no matter what. With that kind of coaching, it makes you a be person. Life coach!

Roll Damn Tide

ROLL TIDE YOU WATCH US IN 2017-18

Both teams played like champions, well done all around to both sides' players and coaching staff

I'm really surprised and happy that Alabama is being fair about the loss and that everyone is being a good sport. Congratulations to both Alabama and Clemson for both two great seasons.

Clemson champs revenge sooo sweet bk to the woods Bama

He should be pissed they missed two clear as day offensive pass interferences on Clemsons last two tds. I am a Washington huskies fan I don't like Bama at all but respect their talent. However not a single objective observer can say the goaline playa Clemson ran weren't PICK PLAYS. The outside wr basically just blocked and held the cb so he couldn't cover. Again I'm not upset Bama lost but that's garbage officiating at key moments you can't allow blatant penalties like that more than once especially when it results in a score. I'm ashamed of the officiating

That was what a championship game should look like. As a lifelong Bama fan, I'd obviously have preferred a different outcome but as a football fan, I couldn't have asked for much more. Congrats to Clemson, well fought. And congrats to Bama on a great season, already looking forward to next season.

Great game Alabama. Your team really is something special. Hopefully we can have a Best of 3 game next year! Go Tigers!

anybody notice the name plates are wrong

That's an awful small defensive lineman, and Nick Saban is suddenly black!

I'm proud of you guys, you'll always be #1, "ROLL TIDE ROLL"

Nick Saban still a true icon to the game of football

I bet Lane Kiffin is probably laughing his ass off

Saban and Alabama have now lost 3 bowl games in the past 4 years. Oklahoma smoked them in the 2013 Sugar Bowl which was a 2nd straight loss because Auburn beat them in the Kick 6 game the game before. They lost their bowl game the next year to Ohio State. Won the title in 2015 and lost again this year to Clemson.

Nick Saban is still in my opinion the greatest CFB coach of all time. I know the tide will roll again. ROLL TIDE BABY!! cu next year.

that was the hardest win as a clemson fan I have ever seen. I think it was equally frustrating and exciting to watch from both teams till the very end. I hope Clemson maintains the direction of the dynasty team bama has

*Blame it all on Steve* *Lane would've made a difference*

1. change the way Bama runs the offense. running quarter backs seldom have succes as a winning formula. 2. have to control the emotional penalties. ie, the personal fouls. 3. double team the mismatch. 4. saying this from my armchair. roll tide! let's get em next year!

Few things bring me more joy as a buckeye fan than seeing Nick Saban explain how he lost... and the look on his face :,). Almost worth losing 31-0... almost...

Love this guy..

ROLL TEARS ROLL!!

i dont watch football but if bama won, they would be aw this and well that, we beat you here and you couldnt do this or that, trash talking would be all over. i know pride and haughtiness, and bama had it needed to be knocked down. if they dont loose another one, they lost the MAIN ONE!!!

Bama yesterday, today and tomorrow.....so very proud of this team!!!!!

We had a great season and I feel for the Seniors. Heartbreaking. We'll get 'em next year boys! ROLL TIDE!

roll tears roll

Goodbye nick SATIN 😀😀

Congrats Clemson we as bama nation did our job what a wonderful season were be back roll tide

And people thought Alabama could beat an NFL team... Get that Crap outta here!!!

Clemson brought alabama back to reality😂😂😂😂😂alabama fan's were starting to get on my nerves pounding there chest all season saying how this was the best alabama team ever 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 2011 best tide team

Lane Kiffin was definitely missed. The play calling was the difference. 11, 3 and outs. Coach finally made a mistake. Play calling was too safe. Defense on the field almost 10 more mins than Clemson

Congrats on a great win Clemson there were a lot calls that went your way but there were some calls that went our way mark my word we're going to ALANTA next year!

Love him or hate him, but with 4 national championships with Alabama alone, no one can deny him as one of the best coaches in college football history.

Hurts can`t throw the ball and Clemson exploited that. Clemson had zero respect for Bamas passing game and that killed the Tide.

Yea we win, Clemson is so much better than Alabama! The game really wasn't as close as the score. Two fumbles and a freebie to Howard. Bama sucks booooo. Hahahahahaha

I,am a LSU fan way to go Clemson Tigers !

I'm impressed by my fellow Alabama fans for not hating on Clemson. Hats off to Clemson, their receivers made some AMAZING catches on the home stretch. The "pick" that got the guy open at the end of the game was a little bit questionable, but we didn't lose the game on just one play. Having Bo Scarborough hurt really hurt the offense. We couldn't use the run to set up the pass or wear their defensive line down. Our defense were gassed, poor guys couldn't get off the field. Overall, for entertainment purposes this was an amazing game, David beat Goliath. Great story for college football even though I am on the losing side of it, I can respect it for the great story that it is.

Without the help of the refs and a bunch of pick plays, we would gotten our asses handed to us again.- Clemson

Proud for Dabo and Deshaun, one of the best QBs of our time. Great game, well fought. I do think Alabama will be back next year.

REGARDLESS, WE LOVE THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE FOREVER!!! AFTER ALL THERE IS ALWAYS TOMORROW!!! COACH SABAN HAS PROVED THE KIND OF DECENT, RESPECTABLE MAN HE IS!! THAT IS ONE REASON HIS PLAYER'S LOVE AND RESPECT HIM!!! NICK SABAN. IS A CLASS ACT AND WE LOVE HIM AND HIS FAMILY AND PLAYERS!!!!! LINDA AND GRAHAM MCKNIGHT AND FAMILY. ROLL TIDE FOREVER!!!!

Thanks to both teams. You gave America one of the best Championship games in a long time.

He's a very honorable man

roll tide for life. hats off to clemson they earned it. played a damn good game. cant wait for September!!!!

I just wanna say Roll Tide!!! Are team has played their hearts out and I feel so sorry for the seniors who have to go out with that close of a game, But Bama is still #1 to us Fans and I know The Dynasty is not over just because we lost one game!!! As long as Saban is at Alabama we will be at the top of College Football

Great game, Two great teams.... Bama will be back...Roll Tide.!!!!!!Congrats to Dabo, Watson and the whole Clemson Tiger Nation.

Class Act by Coach Saban. Clemson was the better team. GO TIGERS!!!

this was a tremendous game by both teams. the biggest difference here was the fact that Alabama couldn't keep their offense on the field long enough to give their defense a break. when you go something like 2/15 on third down conversions, that alone will tire any defense out. now match that with a championship team like Clemson, it speaks miles about the Bama defense to hang in and help bring this game down to the wire like they did. this was a hard fought game for both, clearly. at the end of the day someone had to lose, and the better team inched itself ahead. both teams should be proud of how far they've come. gg clemson, hopefully there can be ANOTHER rematch next season. Roll Tide!

Bama squad where you at🐘🐘🐘We'll get them next year! Roll tide Roll. Keep rollin

Wow congrats to Clemson, was surprised to see this outcome .

Alabama will always and forever be my favorite football team.

rolltideroll, defense did well it was our dam offense, I prefer them to work more with Bateman for QB for the next season, cause hurts not gone cut it.. still a Bama fan. good game Clemson y'all earn it no excuses from this Bama fan, our offense shot us in the foot.. #RTR

as a south Carolina fan, I'm glad Clemson won. dabbo has put together a great program, hopefully muschamp can follow and make us great again.

Mike Williams made himself a top 15 pick in that game. What a great performance he put on.

RTR!!! Great win for Clemson I'm very happy for Dabo and Watson. Two class act guys who deserve this 'ship. Bama nation hold your heads up high we played a great game we just fell short. No excuses because we had our opportunities to close the game. We had a young qb he did his best but he wasn't ready. I'm sure that arm and his accuracy will be better next year. Our defense stayed on the field and that ultimately was our demise. Mike s an NFL WR and he showed that last night so let's not crucify our secondary because those guys are great. Bottom line the more complete team won and they deserved it. RTR

Even in defeat, Alabama fans, coaching staff, and players are nothing but class. Congrats to Clemson

saban doesn't make excuses, I love it

I think one thing everybody can agree on is that there is a lot of great teams in the south.

That loss hurts but hats off to CLEMSON. Congrats and enjoy it was well earned and deserved

i like how their names are switched on the table

Respect

Saban is truly class.