qb watson who threw for 405 yards and four scores in the game. though the crimson tide continued to answer with big plays, tight end o.j. howard hauls in this 35-yard td pass for the lead in the third quarter. but the biggest momentum swing of the game came with a big gamble by alabama. after tying things up with a field goal in the fourth quarter the tide decided to try their luck with a surprise offside kick and it pays off, 'bama gets the ball back, setting up another huge play. howard again this time a 56-yard reception to give the crimson tide the lead for good. and after the tide goes waynes a field goal 'bama's kenyan drake takes the ensuing kickoff 95 yards to the end zone. 95. to increase the alabama lead. clemson would score another two touchdowns in the game. but it's not enough as the tide outlast the tigers for a 45-40 victory, and a national title. there goes the red gatorade. their fourth in seven seasons.