Alabama beats Clemson 45-40 to win national title

Alabama players celebrate.
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On Monday night, Alabama defeated Clemson, 45-40, to win the College Football Playoff national championship.

O.J. Howard, a tight end for the Crimson Tide, had two touchdowns and 208 yards receiving, and Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry ran in three touchdowns. Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson passed for 405 yards, with four touchdown throws. The No. 2 Crimson Tide came into the game 13-1, and the No. 1 Clemson Tigers had a 14-0 record. This is Alabama's fourth national title in seven years.

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Catherine Garcia, The Week US

Catherine Garcia has worked as a senior writer at The Week since 2014. Her writing and reporting have appeared in Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, Wirecutter, NBC News and "The Book of Jezebel," among others. She's a graduate of the University of Redlands and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.