Alabama vs Clemson: How to watch, live stream, time for CFP Championship 2017

No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Clemson will face off in the College Football Playoff National Championship in Tampa, Florida on Monday, January 9. The two teams also played each other in last season's title game, where Tide beat Deshuan Watson and crew 45-40.

Alabama vs Clemson

Alabama defeated No. 4 Washington in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on New Year's Eve, 24-7. Running back Bo Scarbrough was named offensive MVP, rushing for 180 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. The Tide's defense provided another impressive preformance, holding the Huskies to just 194 total yards and causing three turnovers.

In the Playstation Fiesta Bowl, The Tigers defense came up big, handing Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer the first shutout of his career and the Buckeye's first scoreless game since 1993 as Clemson defeated Ohio State 31-0.

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Alabama vs Clemson Game Info

No. 1 Alabama (14-0) vs. No. 2 Clemson (13-1)

Jan. 9, 2017

Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, FL

How to watch

Game time: 8:00 p.m. ET

TV Channel: ESPN

Live stream: Alabama vs Clemson live

The Tide opened as a touchdown favorite .

"They are who they are because they're the best, they're the standard," Clemson coach Dabo Swinney. "We're excited. If you're ever going to be the best, you've to beat them. It's going to be an unbelievable game. I'm glad we've got a shot. That's all we can ask for."

Alabama football live will be going for its fifth national championship in eight seasons, a run that already has stamped it as one of the greatest dynasties in college football history.

If coach Nick Saban claims another title, he will join Bear Bryant as the only coaches to win six titles in the poll era.

Clemson (13-1) will be going for the second national title in school history, having come up just short a year ago.

The Tigers wanted another shot at Alabama all along. Alabama vs Clemson football

"Of course," said Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson, who turned in a virtuoso performance in the Fiesta Bowl, much like he did in last year's title game. "They're the best of the best. You've got to earn it."

Alabama has been dominant all year long, surviving a close call at Ole Miss early in the season but winning every other game by double-figure margins. Alabama vs Clemson live stream

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