Hey everyone, I'm all moved back into my dorm and ready for the second semester of my Sophomore year! I can't think of a better way to start off the year than with the National Championship game. I hope I'm able to watch it though, I actually have a class scheduled tomorrow evening from 6:30-9:20. I'm hoping that since it's the first day we won't cover much and I'll be let out early, otherwise I may have to get creative! Anyways, here is my pick for the National Championship game, it's going to be a good one!
CFP National Championship Game
1 Clemson (14-0) vs. 2 Alabama (13-1)
It's finally here, the last game of the 2015-2016 College Football Season. The National Championship game will either go to the Tigers or the Tide. Alabama is the favorite, as they have been for the majority of the past 7 seasons. Heisman winner Derrick Henry looks to run over the sturdy Tiger defense, while QB Jake Coker and WR Calvin Ridley look to torch them for TDs. This has honestly been one of the more dynamic Bama offenses that I have seen over their past few years of dominance. They are very well balanced, and have play-makers that can break a game wide open. Their defense is the same story in a new chapter, total dominance. As always, they are extremely well coach and the easy choice as victors. However, I have been underestimating Clemson all season long, and they have constantly proven me wrong. The Tigers have been pegged as underdogs to win the entire year, and there is no change here. Dual-threat QB Deshaun Watson & RB Wayne Gallman lead the Tiger offensive attack. Clemson is balanced as well, but rely more on Gallman & Watson to make big plays on the ground compared to deep passes. Watson is a very consistent passer completing nearly 70% this season, but he is more deadly on the ground. His ability to escape pressure and pick up key third downs is what allows Clemson to control so much of the clock. Watch Wayne Gallman in this game too, he's going to have a couple of very key runs late in the game. On the other side of the ball, the Tiger defense is very strong. They could be even stronger as All-American DE Shaq Lawson is expected to return against the tide. Lawson and the rest of Clemson's d-line consistently reek havoc in opponents backfields, and are one of the best run defenses in the nation. Going into the semi-final game, Oklahoma was averaging 300 yards rushing per game. Clemson held them to just 67. Their dominance on defense has been very impressive all season and will be a big factor in stopping Henry.
I think that Clemson will win this game and be crowned National Champs. Their ability to sustain drives and attack multiple areas of the field will be a big difference maker. As will the play of Deshaun Watson. If he can minimize the mistakes and continually make plays both in the passing game and with his feet, Clemson has a great shot. Many people have counted them out already, but after watching their last few games, they look like the team that could knock off Alabama. They have a defense that is capable of shutting down Derrick Henry and causing problems for Coker in the passing game. On offense, I think that Watson and especially Gallman will make more plays and get the win for the Tigers. Clemson 33, Alabama 28.
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