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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney reacts after his defense held on a fourth down play during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
STAT WATCH: Tigers finish 1st in nation in scoring defense

By Eric Olson Jan. 08, 2019 02:40 AM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) fights off Oklahoma safety Robert Barnes (20), during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
The Latest: It's Round 4 for Clemson-Alabama in title game

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2018 03:26 PM EST

Oklahoma linebacker Kenneth Murray runs drills during an NCAA college football practice Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018, in Davie, Fla. Oklahoma plays Alabama in the Orange Bowl on Dec. 29. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 1 Alabama, No. 4 Oklahoma square off in the Orange Bowl

Dec. 28, 2018 11:24 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray (1) celebrates on the sidelines after throwing a touchdown against Oklahoma during the second half of the Big 12 Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Arlington, Texas. Murray was named The Associated Press college football Player of the Year, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Murray the Big 12 offensive player of year, OU's 4th in row

Dec. 07, 2018 11:55 AM EST

Fresno State wide receiver Derrion Grim (7) is tripped up by Boise State linebacker Tyson Maeva (58) after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 1 Alabama rallies behind Hurts, tops No. 4 Georgia 35-28

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2018 05:25 PM EST

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) hits Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) in the helmet during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Latest: Playoff hopefuls make case, selections are next

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2018 12:24 PM EST

Oklahoma running back Kennedy Brooks (26) reacts after making a touchdown against Oklahoma State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Oklahoma won 48-47. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams)
Oklahoma stops late 2-point try, tops Oklahoma State 48-47

By Cliff Brunt Nov. 10, 2018 07:48 PM EST