Total Yards
Alabama443
Clemson482
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)
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Clemson at Alabama
Jan 8, 2019 • Completed • Neutral Site
CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY AT&T
Season 2018PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Clemson
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Final Score
44 - 16
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Passing Yards
Alabama295
Clemson347
Rushing Yards
Alabama148
Clemson135
Turnovers
Alabama2
Clemson0
Game Conditions
Temperature61°F
Wind6 mph SE
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Alabama31:37
Clemson28:23
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Clemson pulls away from Alabama 44-16
Clemson defeated Alabama 44-16 in Week 1 of the 2018 postseason slate, finishing with a 482-443 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 44-16. Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to Jerry Jeudy for 62 yds for a TD, (Joseph Bulovas KICK) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 482 total yards, 135 rushing yards, and 347 passing yards. Alabama finished with 443 total yards, including 148 on the ground and 295 through the air.
Clemson converted 10-15 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Clemson led 31-16 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Justyn Ross for 74 yds for a TD (Greg Huegel PAT MISSED).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to Jerry Jeudy for 62 yds for a TD, (Joseph Bulovas KICK) (Alabama led 7-7 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Travis Etienne run for 17 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 14-7 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Tua Tagovailoa pass complete to Hale Hentges for 1 yd for a TD, (Joseph Bulovas PAT MISSED) (Alabama led 13-14 over Clemson).
Interception Return Touchdown
Tua Tagovailoa pass intercepted for a TD A.J. Terrell return for 44 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Alabama led 0-7 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
Greg Huegel 36 yd FG GOOD (Clemson led 31-16 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Travis Etienne for 5 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 28-16 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
44-16
Clemson defeated Alabama.
Total yards
482-443
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
135
Clemson averaged 4.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
347
Clemson averaged 10.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-15
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Alabama's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Alabama | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 443 | 482 |
| Passing Yards | 295 | 347 |
| Rushing Yards | 148 | 135 |
| First Downs | 23 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-13 | 10-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-6 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 1-12 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-36 | 20-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 31:37 | 28:23 |