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Photos: Clemson Beats Alabama At 2019 National Championship Game

Clemson Tigers win the 2019 College Football National Championship title after defeating Alabama Crimson Tide at Levi's Stadium. See photos!

Clemson Tigers earned their second College Football Playoff National Championship title in three years after defeating Alabama Crimson Tide (44-16) in the final bowl round of the season last night.

The 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, which was held at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, marked the third time in four years that Clemson and Alabama faced off for the national title. While this only marks the fifth year of the College Football Playoff era, the Tigers first met the Tide way back in 1936 to battle for the NCAA national title during the Bowl Championship Series, which officially ended in 2014.

We rounded up photos of all the best moments from the 2019 National Championship Game. From the atmosphere at Levi's Stadium to Tigers QB Trevor Lawrence completing three touchdowns and 347 yards, relive the final game of the 2018 college football season.

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Check out game highlights from the NCAA National Championship Bay Area Game below:


College Football Playoff National Championship Game 2019

Clemson Tigers (44) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (16)

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Clemson Tigers players celebrate after defeating Alabama Crimson Tide (44-16) at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Jan. 7, 2019.


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Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney holds the National Championship trophy, his second CFP win the team.


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Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (#16) and teammates are interviewed after the 2019 CFP National Championship game.


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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (#3) stands with his teammates post-game.


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Clemson Tigers linebacker Kendall Joseph (#34) stands 2019 CFP championship trophy.


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Clemson Tigers defensive back K'Von Wallace (#12) celebrates the win.

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Clemson Tigers defensive end Clelin Ferrell (#99).


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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (#3).


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Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (#16) is all smiles.


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Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence #16 is congratulated by Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney.


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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Justyn Ross (#8) running for a touchdown in the second half.


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Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (#4) makes a catch and is tackled by Clemson Tigers safety Isaiah Simmons (#11).


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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Amari Rodgers (#3) lining up in the second half.


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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Tee Higgins (#5) leaps for a third quarter touchdown.


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Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (#16) throws a pass.

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Former Clemson Tigers players, L.A. Chargers Mike Williams and Shaq Lawson in the stands


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Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (#4) runs with the ball for yardage as Clemson Tigers safety Tanner Muse (#19) attempts to make a tackle.


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Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney argues a call.


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Clemson Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide at the line of scrimmage during the second half.


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Clemson Tigers running back Travis Etienne (#9) breaks through Alabama's defense.


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Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (#13) throws a pass.


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Clemson Tigers fans supporting quarterback Trevor Lawrence (#16).


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Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (#4) catches a deep pass for a touchdown.


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Clemson wide receiver Amari Rodgers (#3) runs with the ball after the catch as Alabama defensive back Saivion Smith (#4) pursues.


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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Tee Higgins (#5) shakes off Alabama Crimson Tide defense.


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Alabama Crimson Tide running back Damien Harris (#34) shakes off the Clemson Tigers defense Kendall Joseph (#34).


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Clemson Tigers wide receiver Tee Higgins (#5) makes a catch.


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The Clemson Tigers take the field prior to game kickoff.


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Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney and team in the tunnel before the game.


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An overview of Levi's Stadium before the College Football Playoff National Championship Bay Area Game between Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Clemson Tigers.


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Atmosphere before the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.


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