Clemson’s season ends short of title game

NEW ORLEANS — Just when it looked as though the stars were beginning to align for Clemson to position itself for a third straight appearance in the national championship game, the Tigers had the rug pulled out from under them by Alabama in the Superdome on Monday night.

With Clemson driving with a chance to take the lead early in the third quarter, Alabama defensive lineman Da’Ron Payne came away with an

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