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The awesome, unexpected, and meaningful of Alabama and Clemson’s College Football Playoff dominance

Let’s break down the excellent performances that saw the Crimson Tide and Tigers make their way into the College Football Playoff National Championship.

by Ryan Nanni, SB Nation Studios, and Dan Rubenstein
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