So when Derrick Henry scored from one yard out with 1:07 remaining in the game to give the Crimson Tide an 11-point lead, Bama bettors were feeling good after sweating out most of the game.
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The Heisman winner’s score – his third of the day – made it 45-33, effectively shutting the door on Clemson. In a fantastically entertaining title bout, Henry started out like gangbusters, busting free for a 50-yard touchdown run with 7:55 remaining in the first quarter.
First-half touchdowns by Alabama’s Derrick Henry (rushing) and Clemson’s Hunter Renfrow (receiving).
208: Receiving yards by Alabama’s O. Saban will be challenged against the speed and agility of Clemson.
Alabama also got a huge lift from Howard, who finished with five catches for 208 yards and two TDs, both times getting left uncovered by a confused Clemson secondary. But in the game’s last 10:34, Saban’s team erupted for 24 points, including three touchdowns after a bold onside kick surprised Clemson and was easily recovered by Marlon Humphrey.
Welcome to the age of the physically dominant Alabama rushing attack.
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