National title game tonight. 3 our coverage of the National Championship game continues here on fox carolina. And all signs point to this being an epic showdown between alabama and clemson. 3 and the tigers know going up against that alabama offense wont be easy with heisman winner Derrick Henry in the backfield. But itll be even harder if clemson is without one of their star players on defense. 3 for more on that we check in with sports anchor Shannon Sommerville whos in arizona, shannon . 3 we finally get an answer to one of the biggest questions heading tonighta game. Will tigers all american defensive end shaq lawson be able to play . Play . Lawsons been dealing with a sprained mcl that sidelined him during the orange bowl. The daneil high alum told us he expects to play in monday. But a lot more clarity yesterday from the head coach himself dabo swinney. So the tigers player of the year for the tonights title game. 3 3 3 yeah. Yeah, we expect him to play. Hopefully hell be able to
3 were watching watching 3 heres a live look at the s. C. D. O. T. Cam on 3 3 3 our coverage of the National Championship game continues here on fox carolina. And all signs point to this being an epic showdown between alabama and clemson. 3 Fox Carolinas Shannon Sommerville is live in arizona with more on clemson and their matchup against alabama. 3 we finally get an answer to heading into tonights game. Will tigers all american defensive end shaq lawson be able to play . 3 3 lawsons been dealing with a sprained mcl that sidelined him during the orange bowl. The daniel high alum told us he expects to play in monday. But a lot more clarity yesterday from the head coach himself dabo swinney. So the tigers should have the acc defensive player of the year for the tonights title game. 3 3 yeah. Yeah, we expect him to play. Hopefully hell be able to perform and play to the level that we all know he can, but you know, if not, i dont think coach saban is going to cancel the game over there. We
3 were watching collision rd 3 3 3 were just hours away from the College Football National Championshiptonight the 14 and oh tigers look to finish the season undefeated with another win. 3 Fox Carolinas Shannon Sommerville is live in arizona with more on clemson and their matchup against alabama. 3 its just a matter of hours now for the National Championship game kickoff. All that and a National Title is 60 minutes of football. 3 3 but thats 60 minutes against an alabama team with arguably the best defense in the country. Not too mention their offense featuring Heisman Trophy winner derrick henry. But the tigers have some dynamic playmakers too and as head coach dabo swinney says no one has more will to win than number 4. Deshaun watson. But the Alabama Defense has held opponents to the 2nd fewest yards per game in the country. The tide also have a great pass rushing game with the most sacks in the country. But dont worry im not done yet tigers fans. In Deshaun Watsons been blitzed on
3 well check back in with lauren and Ashley Minelli in just a minute. But, first lets get a look at weather. Weather. 3 mostly sunny and breezy today, with gusts up to 2035 mph at times. Highs reach 51 in the upstate and 44 in the mountains. Tonight drops into will stay sunny and cooler than usual in the 40s and 50s during the day, and freezing overnight. 3 wrap up 3 hold hold were watching this in the Pit Crew Traffic Center. Center. You are looking live at 3 3 Super Bowl Weekend is upon us. And fox carolina is there for it all. Both players and fans are getting amped up. For what could be. The panthers bringing home their first super bowl title. Elise is live in santa clara this morning to start us off good morning lauren. 3 we are two days away and these players,these fans are ready 3 thursday was last day players coacheswould talkto mediatoday andtomorrow practice relaxing thursday coach rivera talkedabout what it would be to take on the denver offense 3 trt 21weve got to understan
3 Super Bowl Weekend is upon us. And fox carolina is there for it all. Both players and fans are getting amped up. For what could be. The panthers bringing home their first super bowl title. Title. My coanchor lauren elise is live in santa clara this morning to start us offgood morninglauren. 3 we are two days 3 away and these players,these fans are ready 3 thursday was last day players and coaches 3 would talk to media. Today and tomorrow practice. Relaxing. Thursday coach rivera talked about what it would be to take leaving it all on the field3 3 3 weve got to understand what the situation, the circumstances are in the game. Its situational football from here on out and as you said its a no holds barred. There is no next game. The approach has to be do everything we need to do well have him do the things to do what we need to do for us to give us the best opportunity to win. Cam newton. But what has this been like for the fans 3 a lot of panthers fans from the carolinas made the long