Total Yards
Clemson550
Alabama473
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Alabama at Clemson
Jan 12, 2016 • Completed • Neutral Site
CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PRES. BY AT&T
Season 2015PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Alabama
SEC
Final Score
45 - 40
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Clemson
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Clemson405
Alabama335
Rushing Yards
Clemson145
Alabama138
Turnovers
Clemson1
Alabama0
Game Conditions
Temperature54°F
Wind6 mph S
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson29:11
Alabama29:52
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Alabama holds off Clemson 45-40
Alabama defeated Clemson 45-40 in Week 1 of the 2015 postseason slate, finishing with a 473-550 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 45-40. Derrick Henry run for 50 yds for a TD (Adam Griffith KICK) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 473 total yards, 138 rushing yards, and 335 passing yards. Clemson finished with 550 total yards, including 145 on the ground and 405 through the air.
Alabama converted 9-18 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, Alabama led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jake Coker pass complete to O.J. Howard for 53 yds for a TD (Adam Griffith KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Derrick Henry run for 50 yds for a TD (Adam Griffith KICK) (Alabama led 7-0 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Hunter Renfrow for 31 yds for a TD (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 7-7 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Hunter Renfrow for 11 yds for a TD (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 14-7 over Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Derrick Henry run for 1 yd for a TD (Adam Griffith KICK) (Alabama led 14-14 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Jake Coker pass complete to O.J. Howard for 53 yds for a TD (Adam Griffith KICK) (Alabama led 21-14 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Wayne Gallman run for 1 yd for a TD (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 24-21 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-40
Alabama defeated Clemson.
Total yards
473-550
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
138
Alabama averaged 3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
335
Alabama averaged 13.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-18
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Clemson's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 550 | 473 |
| Passing Yards | 405 | 335 |
| Rushing Yards | 145 | 138 |
| First Downs | 31 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-14 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-27 | 2-21 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-47 | 16-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 29:11 | 29:52 |