Clemson Tigers Crowned National Champions in Rematch

1. Clemson Tigers Crowned
National Champions in
Rematch
By: Michael Vereen

2. Clemson Tigers Crowned National Champions
in Rematch
An attorney, Michael Vereen has practiced law in Georgia's Cherokee, Forsyth, and Cobb
counties since 1989. When he’s not busy working, Michael Vereen enjoys watching
college football.

3. Clemson Tigers Crowned National Champions
in Rematch
During the much-anticipated NCAA National Championship football game on January 9,
2017, the Clemson Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 35-31, in a rematch of the
previous year's championship, which Alabama won 45-40. The victory was only the
second national title in Clemson’s history.

4. Clemson Tigers Crowned National Champions
in Rematch
Alabama led 24-14 after three quarters, but in the fourth quarter Clemson grabbed its first
lead at 28-24. Alabama quickly responded, with Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts
completing a 30-yard scoring pass.

5. Clemson Tigers Crowned National Champions
in Rematch
In the final minute of the game, Clemson marched up the field. The ball was at the 2-yard
line with only 6 seconds left. After a pass interference penalty against Alabama, Clemson
quarterback Deshaun Watson completed a touchdown pass to Hunter Renfrow. This
gave the Tigers their first championship since 1981.
E. Michael Vereen III, Attorney at Law, (770) 345–9449, vereenlaw.com.