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In the big picture these minor injuries would seem less impactful, but losing Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell and Alabama star running back Bo Scarbrough from the contest no doubt played a huge role in the outcome. The final quarter was a test of conditioning and team strength, both physical and mental, with lots of hands on hips and slow recoveries after hard hits.

As the defenses wore down, the game was put in the hands of the quarterbacks. While Hurts struggled to connect on downfield pass attempts, ]Watson reminded everyone why there's been no one better during the last two seasons. He picked apart Alabama on the edges, ran away from the Tide pass rushers -- often spinning out from a would-be sack but still ending plays on the ground after letting a pass go -- and gave Clemson its first lead of the game at the mark in the fourth quarter.

Alabama responded with a touchdown drive powered by a trick play, a wide receiver pass from ArDarius Stewart to O. Howard , and a long Hurts touchdown run. For Hurts, who finished the game completing just of passes yards, it seemed like a redemption moment on the ground in a game where the Tide's passing attack was lacking both intimidation and effectiveness.

Watson finished the game by hitting of passes without tossing a single interception. For those keeping score, in his two games against Alabama's defense -- widely considered the best in the sport -- Watson totaled yards of offense. Capital One Orange Bowl No.

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