Fourth ranked Alabama rolled past No. 1 Clemson defeating the Tigers 24-6 in the College Football Playoff semifinal Sugar Bowl Monday night. The Tide will now go on to face Georgia in the National Championship Jan. 8th at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Here is what is being said on Twitter about last night’s game:
The offensive line told me they were tired of hearing about Clemson’s defensive line. “We were pissed off.” pic.twitter.com/Z7MEqkGRCn
— Aaron Suttles (@AaronSuttles) January 2, 2018
Coach Swinney: "I'm not going to let tonight's result change how I feel about this team. I'm so proud of what they accomplished—40-4 in the last three years. What a year. And I have every expectation that we'll be right back in it next year." #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/1MnX8W9mVq
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) January 2, 2018
Clemson defense gave up just 261 yards and 4 yds/snap.
Really impressive performance.
Alabama’s defense was even better.
It happens sometimes.— Jeff Fischel (@JeffFischel) January 2, 2018
After the Alabama game last night Clelin Ferrell came to me in the locker room. "Mr. Bourret if you need someone to go to the press conference I will go." That is leadership to the very end.
— Tim Bourret (@TimBourret) January 2, 2018
The best is yet to come remember that…..
— Clelin Ferrell (@Cle_Missile) January 2, 2018
WATCH: A shirtless Tony Brown takes an Alabama flag and plants it in the Superdome turf after Alabama's win over Clemson pic.twitter.com/m998Xgr0SB
— @nic-gulas.bsky.social (@Nic_Gulas) January 2, 2018
Field position was HUGE in the Sugar Bowl. But check these stats:
—The best starting FP on any drive belonged to Clemson (Bama 20). Result: 4 plays, -5 yds, 3 pts.
—The 2 longest drives of the game were Clemson’s (54, 75 yds). Combined result: 3 pts.
— William Qualkinbush (@QualkTalk) January 2, 2018
Even with Saturday night's loss, Clemson is 43-4 over its last 47 games dating to the 2014 season and 15-2 over ranked teams the last three years. How many teams can say that?
— Mike Mooneyham (@ByMikeMooneyham) January 2, 2018
Coach Swinney to team: "I cannot tell you how much I love you. Ain't nothing changed about that."#ALLIN #ClemsonFamily pic.twitter.com/lY38c08k4a
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) January 2, 2018