Stats show Clemson’s first-half showing arguably the worst for Alabama under Nick Saban
By SDS Staff
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Alabama finds itself losing at halftime 31-16 in the College Football Playoff championship game, but it gets the ball after halftime.
Tua Tagovailoa’s two first-half INTs really hurt the Tide, as Clemson scored two TDs off of them. Nick Saban’s defense is getting gashed, too, by Clemson and QB Trevor Lawrence.
As things stand right now, Alabama has to score and get some momentum going immediately after halftime, or the Tide risk getting blown out.
How bad was the first half? Well, these stats tell the tale:
At halftime, Clemson leads Alabama 31-16.
This is the Crimson Tide's largest halftime deficit under Nick Saban (since 2007).
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 8, 2019
According to @ESPNStatsInfo, Clemson's 31 1st-half points are tied for the most allowed by Alabama in any 1st half under Nick Saban.
— The Athletic CFB (@TheAthleticCFB) January 8, 2019
Clemson is 51-0 over the last 10 seasons when leading by 15+ points at the half.
That's the most wins without a loss by any team over that span.
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 8, 2019
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