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College Football Playoff: 5 Reasons Clemson will win National Championship

By John Richardson

Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney (right) holds up the ACC Championship trophy after a beating the Virginia Tech Hokies at Camping World Stadium. Clemson Tigers won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney (right) holds up the ACC Championship trophy after a beating the Virginia Tech Hokies at Camping World Stadium. Clemson Tigers won 42-35. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Artavis Scott (3) celebrates with teammate Hunter Renfrow (13) after scoring a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Artavis Scott (3) celebrates with teammate Hunter Renfrow (13) after scoring a touchdown against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Lack of Fear for Alabama

In order to win the College Football Playoff, Clemson must win two games. An intriguing point is that Clemson will have to defeat the only two College Football Playoff champions thus far.

Another intriguing point exists, though. Both No. 5 and No. 4 on this list could apply to Ohio State as easily as they could Clemson. Ohio State has been here before and doesn’t fear Alabama. Although it is true for both teams, it doesn’t suddenly make it a falsehood.

Odds are great that Alabama will be waiting on the Ohio State-Clemson winner on January 9th. Clemson will have no reason to fear Alabama if they meet.

Had it not been for a few clutch special teams plays from Alabama, Clemson very well could have won the National Championship last year. They did not, though, and will have to try again this year. Still, Clemson will have the confidence that they can score on the Crimson Tide.

While Jalen Hurts has no idea what to expect playing in a game of this magnitude, Deshaun Watson would have no problem keeping his emotions and adrenaline in check.

It will take more than Deshaun Watson, however.

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