Third quarter, 7:48, 37-16 Clemson: Tua Tagovailoa delivers one of his best passes of the game, a 23-yard strike to DeVonta Smith to bring the Tide to the Tigers’ 36-yard line.
Third quarter, 8:26, 37-16 Clemson: Just when it seemed like Alabama’s defense was going to rise up, Clemson’s grip on the game got tighter. Despite heavy pressure, Trevor Lawrence a pass off his back foot on 3rd-and-8 to Justyn Ross, who cruised to the end zone for a 74-yard score.
Third quarter, 9:47, 31-16 Clemson: The first trick play of the game goes by the wayside. After Tua Tagovailoa’s pass on 3rd-and-6 w…