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.