Total Yards
Alabama376
Clemson511
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Clemson at Alabama
Jan 10, 2017 • Completed • Neutral Site
CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PRESENTED BY AT&T
Season 2016PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Clemson
ACC
Final Score
35 - 31
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Alabama
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Alabama155
Clemson420
Rushing Yards
Alabama221
Clemson91
Turnovers
Alabama0
Clemson2
Game Conditions
Temperature59°F
Wind7 mph NE
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Alabama vs Clemson box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Alabama25:16
Clemson34:44
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Clemson holds off Alabama 35-31
Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31 in Week 1 of the 2016 postseason slate, finishing with a 511-376 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 35-31. Bo Scarbrough 25 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick) came with {'seconds': 23, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 511 total yards, 91 rushing yards, and 420 passing yards. Alabama finished with 376 total yards, including 221 on the ground and 155 through the air.
Clemson converted 7-18 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Clemson led 7-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Hunter Renfrow 24 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Greg Huegel Kick).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Bo Scarbrough 25 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick) (Alabama led 7-0 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson 8 Yd Run (Greg Huegel Kick) (Clemson led 7-14 over Alabama).
Rushing Touchdown
Bo Scarbrough 37 Yd Run (Adam Griffith Kick) (Alabama led 14-0 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
O.J. Howard 68 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Adam Griffith Kick) (Alabama led 24-14 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
Adam Griffith 27 Yd Field Goal (Alabama led 17-7 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Hunter Renfrow 24 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Greg Huegel Kick) (Clemson led 14-17 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-31
Clemson defeated Alabama.
Total yards
511-376
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
91
Clemson averaged 2.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
420
Clemson averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-18
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-15
Alabama's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 376 | 511 |
| Passing Yards | 155 | 420 |
| Rushing Yards | 221 | 91 |
| First Downs | 16 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-15 | 7-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-82 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 14-32 | 36-57 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 25:16 | 34:44 |