Clemson V Alabama - Title Game Prediction Thread

I was more confident going into the game last year. Our defense will keep us in any game we play, but we are really an awful downfield passing team. I think it'll be something like 24-20.

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Who wins

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The University

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why

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Cause that's what they do

Jinx thread noted. Let's see if it pays off.

Venables has to be licking his chops when he sees Hurts throw .

Not gonna lie, Clemson scares me. I know it'll probably be close - I'm wanting to say 21-17, Bama. And even if Bama doesn't win in the end, I think the final score would be the same either way. I don't *think* it will be a blow out for whoever wins.

For Clemson, their advantage is motivation. They are hungry. Dashaun Watson feels disrespected and wants to prove he's the best player in college football, and get revenge against the Tide while he's at it. The entire team wants that, and the bludgeoning of Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl has got them pumped. Not to mention, Alabama's offense is anemic. They're going to be up against a freshman QB. I mean, what a great scenario for Clemson this time around. It's the perfect storm, and they have a veteran QB like Watson at the helm of their offense.

For Alabama, Saban and his meticulous preparation should be their advantage going into this game - we all know Saban is someone who is very thorough when it comes to rematches -- plus, this is a championship game. He has yet to lose a championship game, and I feel like even if he does lose this one, it won't be because of a lack of preperation. That, and the brotherhood of this team, which has been extremely tight-knit and close, according to Saban, has been through a lot this season, and maybe that spirit alone can be an advantage for them to come together and pull out a victory.

Bama.
31 - 21
Objectively, I just think Alabama is better. Their defense is scary and scores.

Clemson would need to be amazing and Bama off its game.

I mean, Clemson is probably one of the few teams with the talent to pull off the upset, but it would be very tough.

Stole this.

Clemson with inconsistent performances against weak competition.

Clemson dominated 5 teams (SC State 5-6, Boston College 7-6, Syracuse 4-8, South Carolina 6-7, Ohio State 11-2)

Clemson handily beat 2 teams (Georgia Tech 9-4 and Wake Forrest 7-6)

Clemson had 1 score wins against 6 teams (Auburn 8-4, Troy 10-3, Louisville 9-4, NC State 7-6, FSU 10-3 and Virginia Tech 10-4)

They lost to 1 team (Pitt 8-5)

Alabama dominated 8 teams (USC 9-3, W. Kentucky 11-3, Kent State 3-9, Kentucky 7-6, Tennessee 9-4, Miss. St. 6-7, Chattanooga 9-4, Florida 8-4)

Alabama handily beat 4 teams (Arkansas 7-6, Texas A&M 8-5, Auburn 8-4 and Washington 12-2)

Alabama had 1 score or 10 point wins against 2 teams (Ole Miss 5-7 and LSU 8-4)

Alabama lost to no one.

Clemson D gave up 20 or more points 5 times

Alabama D gave up 20 or more points 2 times

Clemson D held opponents to single digit scoring 5 times and under 20 points 9 times

Alabama D held opponents to single digit scoring 7 times and under 20 points 12 times

D. Watson has thrown 17 interceptions to Jalen Hurts 9.

That's a pretty good prediction.

Bama 31-30. Still pass for less than a bill.

PEEJ has spoken.

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