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Clemson Football: 3 most memorable plays in the National Championship

By Anthony Messenger

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers fans celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers fans celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) scores the winning touchdown as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Tony Brown (2) defends during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) scores the winning touchdown as Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Tony Brown (2) defends during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

Hunter Renfrow’s game winning touchdown catch

Both Alabama and Clemson are two of the best programs in the country from a recruiting standpoint. That Alabama defense last night was jam packed with four and five-star recruits. There were a few Clemson players that had strong performances last night, but, none were able to out-do Hunter Renfrow.

At about 5’11, 180 pounds Renfrow is the least physically intimidating player on the field for this Clemson football team most of the time. Don’t let that fool you, Renfrow can play some football. What he lacks in size, he makes up for in toughness and precision. Ask Tony Brown what he thinks of Hunter Renfrow and I guarantee he will call him anything but small.

Renfrow snagged 10 receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns against Alabama. None more important that this touchdown. This Clemson football team was 6 seconds away from being crowned National Champions and all they needed was one score.

Deshaun Watson rolls to his right and time slowed down as you could see Renfrow slip uncovered towards the pylon. Deshaun fired it to him and that was it. Clemson football had sealed their second National Championship in school history. What a finish.

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