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CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T – Ohio State v Alabama

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All That For Just Another Alabama Title

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JANUARY 01: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after defeating the Clemson Tigers 49-28 during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

CFP Semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl – Clemson v Ohio State

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The Invisible Championship

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Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates their 52-46 win over the Florida Gators in the SEC Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 19, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The Mask Stops Working When You Take It Off

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A photo of Nick Saban from November 2019.

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