Clemson’s Christian Wilkins reacts to the fans on his way out, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Clemson, S.C., the day after the Tigers defeated Alabama 35-31 in the College Football Playoff championship NCAA college football game i… . Clemson fans cheer as the Clemson Tigers return Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Clemson, S.C., the day after Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31 in the NCAA College Football Playoff championship game in Tampa, Fla.