National Championship preview – Alabama takes on Clemson, again

New Orleans, LA, USA; A newspaper cover in honor of the Alabama Crimson Tide win is held up after the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers in the 2018 Sugar Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

By Steve Palazzolo
Posted Jan 2, 2019 8:52 am EST

PFF senior analysts Steve Palazzolo and Mike Renner discuss several key matchups and things to watch for ahead of the 2019 CFP National Championship between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Clemson Tigers.

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