Alabama DB Minkah Fitzpatrick wants more than just a win over Clemson
Leading up to Monday’s national championship game, one can expect that Clemson will be the team with the “chip on its shoulder” storyline, wanting revenge for last year’s 45-40 loss to Alabama.
Crimson Tide DB Minkah Fitzpatrick, however, says UA has a chip on its shoulder – at least the defense. The Tigers out-gained the Crimson Tide 550 yards of offense to 473 yards a year ago. Clemson QB Deshaun Watson had a big night throwing the ball, going 30-of-47 passing for 405 yards, 4 touchdowns and only 1 interception.
Fitzpatrick and his teammates on defense are using that as motivation, saying they want more than just a win.
“We want to dominate them,” Fitzpatrick told reporters Wednesday.
The betting handicappers aren’t expecting domination, but something more like last year’s game. Alabama is currently a 6.5-point favorite according to Vegas Insider.