Who won the 2016 College Football National Championship?

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs the ball against Clemson Tigers safety T.J. Green (15) during the fourth quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs the ball against Clemson Tigers safety T.J. Green (15) during the fourth quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Which program won the 2016 College Football National Championship?

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The 2015 college football season led to an interesting College Football Playoff that set up a dynamic 2016 College Football National Championship between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers.

The two teams traded scores against each other early and Deshaun Watson was an absolute machine for the Tigers via his arms and his legs. However, the Crimson Tide were clicking on all facets of the game and that ultimately led them to winning yet another National Championship.

A touchdown return from Kenyan Drake and several big receptions from O.J. Howard secured the victory for Alabama and Nick Saban added yet another accomplishment to his resume as a head coach.

Derrick Henry, the Heisman Trophy winner, was a force on the ground carrying the ball and a great Clemson defense struggled to bring the massive running back down.

The Crimson Tide saw much of their talent depart for the draft, but they’re stacked on incoming talent and had yet another elite recruiting class again this year. They will open the season against USC and it should be a great battle between both programs to start the season.