2. 2016: Clemson 35, Alabama 31
A frantic fourth quarter and a championship rematch between Clemson and Alabama was decided with 1 second left on a 2-yard touchdown pass from Deshaun Watson to Hunter Renfrow. For former walk-on Renfrow, it was his second TD catch of the game. He also had two last season against Alabama. A 35-year title drought for Clemson was over. The Tigers were national champions for the first time since 1981.