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The National Championship Game between Alabama and Clemson will be the first time in the history of the College Football National Championship that both teams return the following year for a rematch. But just because they’re the same schools with the same coaches doesn’t mean that they’re the same football teams. A lot has changed in one year.
This is your ultimate FAQ guide to this year’s National Football Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. the Clemson Tigers:
When Is The National Championship Game 2017?
The National Championship Game 2017 will be on Monday, January 9, 2017.
What Time Is The National Championship Game 2017?
The National Championship Game 2017 begins with kickoff, which starts at 8:00 P.M. EST.
Pregame coverage will be continuing all day on ESPN, starting at 2:00 P.M. EST with College Gameday Built By The Home Depot.
Where Is The National Championship Game This Year?
This year, the National Championship Game between Clemson and Alabama will be in Tampa, Florida at Raymond James Stadium.
What Channel Is The National Championship Game On?
There are almost a dozen different channels to watch the Alabama vs. Clemson National Championship Game on, all of which are from ESPN.
ESPN: This will be the main telecast.
ESPN2: Homers Telecast. Joe Tessitore and Adam Amin will host the “Homers Telecast” alongside former Clemson QB Tajh Boyd and former Alabama Center Barrett Jones, both of whom will be rooting for their own teams.
ESPN News: CFP Coaches Film Room – #2 Clemson vs. #1 Alabama (CFP National Championship). CFBP Coaches Film Room will take you inside the game with the opinions of five big-name coaches: Dino Babers (Syracuse), P.J. Fleck (Minnesota), Mike MacIntrye (Colorado), Matt Rhule (Baylor), Mark Helfrich (former Oregon coach).
ESPNU: ESPN Voices. Listen to some of ESPN’s biggest names and personalities talking about the game in a “living room setting.” Hosts like Michelle Beadle, Keyshawn Johnson, Bill Walton (?), and Marcellus Wiley.
Who Won The National Championship Game Last Year?
Last year, the Alabam Crimson Tide rolled over the Clemson Tigers in a close game, 45-40.
