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Best of 2016 bowl games
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Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after throwing the game winning touchdown with one second remaining in the fourth quarter during the NCAA Playoff National Championship game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday, Jan. 9th, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. Clemson won 35-21. (Logan Bowles/NFL)

Clemson Tigers tight end Shadell Bell (11) and cornerback Mark Fields (2) celebrate after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide following the NCAA Playoff National Championship game on Monday, Jan. 9th, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. Clemson won 35-21. (Logan Bowles/NFL)

Clemson Tigers linebacker Ben Boulware (10) celebrates after defeating the Alabama Crimson Tide following the NCAA Playoff National Championship game on Monday, Jan. 9th, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. Clemson won 35-21. (Logan Bowles/NFL)

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) scores a touchdown late in the fourth quarter during the NCAA Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers on Monday, Jan. 9th, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. Clemson won 35-21. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) runs for a touchdown during the NCAA Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers on Monday, Jan. 9th, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Perry Knotts/NFL)

Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the NCAA Playoff National Championship game against the Clemson Tigers on Monday, Jan. 9th, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)

Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) walks to the field prior to the NCAA Playoff National Championship game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday, Jan. 9th, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney walks to the locker room prior to the NCAA Playoff National Championship game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday, Jan. 9th, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Logan Bowles/NFL)

USC Trojan offensive tackle Zach Banner conduct the band following the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against the Penn State Cougars in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) is consoled by a coach following the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against the USC Trojans on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. USC won 52-49. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

USC Trojans guard Viane Talamaivao (60) celebrates following the game winning kick following the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. USC won 52-49. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Chris Godwin (12) celebrates after catching a touchdown during the the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against the USC Trojans on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (Michael Yanow/NFL)

USC Trojan wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster catches a touchdown during the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against the Penn State Cougars in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)

Wisconsin defensive end Conor Sheehy (94) and defensive end Alec James (57) celebrate after winning the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

The Penn State mascot performs during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard (16) stretches for the goal line in front of Florida defensive back Marcell Harris (26) during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. Beathard was stopped on the 1-yard line. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Florida running back Mark Thompson (24) runs after catching an 85-yard touchdown pass against Iowa during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Penn State tight end Mike Gesicki, top, catches a touchdown pass as Southern California defensive back Leon McQuay III looks on during the first half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley celebrates after scoring with tight end Mike Gesicki during the second half of the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game against Southern California Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Auburn fullback Chandler Cox (27) celebrates his touchdown carry with teammates in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Oklahoma wide receiver Mark Andrews (81) celebrates his touchdown reception in the first half of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game against Auburn in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Mark Sanchez looks on following the Rose Bowl NCAA college football game between the Penn State Cougars and USC Trojans in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney celebrates after the team's Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. Clemson won 31-0 to advance to the BCS championship game Jan. 9 against Alabama. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after running in for a touchdown during the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 in Glendale, Ariz. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

Clemson running back C.J. Fuller (27) catches a touchdown in front of Ohio State cornerback C.J. Saunders (17) defends during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Clemson running back Wayne Gallman (9) escapes the tackle of Ohio State linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ohio State takes the field prior to the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Clemson place kicker Greg Huegel (92) celebrates his field goal with Seth Ryan (85) during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Alabama players celebrate after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game between Alabama and Washington, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. Alabama won 24-7. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough (9) celebrates with Alabama offensive lineman Cam Robinson (74) after scoring a touchdown against Washington during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

Washington running back Myles Gaskin (9) is tripped up by Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Alabama wide receiver T.J. Simmons celebrates with fans after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game between Alabama and Washington, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. Alabama 24-7. (AP Photo/Skip Martin)

Washington offensive lineman Trey Adams (72) watches play on the bench during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game between Alabama and Washington, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. Alabama won 24-7. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) celebrates with teammates after running the ball for a touchdown against the Washington Huskies during the fourth quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Bo Scarbrough (9) scores a touchdown over Washington Huskies defensive back Taylor Rapp (21) during the first quarter of the 2016 CFP Semifinal at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough (9) looks back as he runs for a touchdown against Washington defensive back Kevin King (20) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban reacts after Alabama fumbled the ball against Washington during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. Alabama recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Andi Jones with the Make A Wish Foundation sings God Bless America at a time out during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game between Alabama and Washington, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. The song was especially moving when it was known Jones was diagnosed in 2012 with ciliary dyskinesia, a chronic disorder that causes life-threatening respiratory issues. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Alabama defensive back Ronnie Harrison (15) and Alabama defensive back Anthony Averett (28) celebrate the teams fumble recovery against Washington during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Skip Martin)

Washington wide receiver Dante Pettis (8) and Washington wide receiver Connor Griffin (83) celebrate Pettis' touchdown catch against Alabama during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LSU players from left, Nick Brossette, Kendell Beckwith and Trey Gallman (33) celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating Louisville in the Citrus Bowl NCAA football game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. LSU won 29-9. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Patrick Gamble (91) and his team mates celebrate with the trophy after the TaxSlayer Bowl NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Jacksonville, Fla. Georgia Tech beat Kentucky 33-18. (AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton)

Louisville wide receiver James Quick (17) is stopped by LSU safety Jamal Adams (33) after a reception during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Florida State players celebrate their win at the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida State defeated Michigan 33-32. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Florida State running back Dalvin Cook (4) raises the Orange Bowl MVP trophy after winning the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Florida State defeated Michigan 33-32. To the left is head coach Jimbo Fisher. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown, during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Michigan running back De'Veon Smith (4) jumps over Florida State defensive back Marquez White (27), during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Nebraska wide receiver Brandon Reilly (87) makes a catch over Tennessee defensive back Malik Foreman (13) in the second half of the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

LSU wide receiver D.J. Chark (82) makes a reception against Louisville during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA football game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. The ball was ruled down inside the 5-yard line. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

New Mexico running back Teriyon Gipson celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against UTSA in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. New Mexico won 23-20. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Grambling State Tigers wide receiver Verlan Hunter (2) catches a pass over North Carolina Central Eagles defensive back De'Mario Evans (8) in the fourth quarter at the Georgia Dome. The Tigers won 10-9. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 17, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina Central Eagles defensive back Nolan Corpening (36) breaks up a pass intended for Grambling State Tigers wide receiver Chad Williams (10) in the first quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Northwest Missouri State head coach Adam Dorrel, center, holds up the championship trophy after an NCAA Division II championship football game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Kansas City, Kan. Northwest beat North Alabama 29-3. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)

Dec 17, 2016; Albuquerque, NM, USA; New Mexico Lobos head coach Bob Davie is carried off by his players after defeating the UTSA Roadrunners in the New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny (20) runs with the ball against Houston cornerback Howard Wilson (6) during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

fNew Mexico quarterback Lamar Jordan, center, is sacked by UTSA safety Michael Egwuagu during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

San Diego State wide receiver Eric Judge kisses the championship trophy after San Diego State defeated Houston 34-10 in the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Dec 17, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; UL Lafayette runs on the field before the first quarter of the R&L Carriers New Orleans Bowl college football game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Houston running back Duke Catalon misses a screen pass against San Diego State during the first half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

New Mexico coach Bob Davie, right, is congratulated by UTSA coach Frank Wilson at the end of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. New Mexico won 23-20. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

UTSA quarterback Dalton Sturm (14) leaps over New Mexico safety Ryan Santos to pick up extra yardage during the second half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

Dec 17, 2016; Albuquerque, NM, USA; New Mexico Lobos head coach Bob Davie celebrates with his players after defeating the UTSA Roadrunners in the New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ivan Pierre Aguirre-USA TODAY Sports

San Diego State cornerback Ron Smith, left, and teammate Ronley Lakalaka celebrate after Smith intercepted the ball for a touchdown during the second half of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, in Las Vegas. San Diego State won 34-10. (AP Photo/David Becker)

Tulsa wide receiver Josh Atkinson (88) is unable to hold on to a pass as Central Michigan defensive back Emmett Thomas (3) defends in the first half of the Miami Beach Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

A member of Central Michigan staff, left, talks to tight end Tyler Conklin (83) after losing 55-10 against Central Michigan as they walk off the field at the Miami Beach Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 19, 2016, in Miami. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

Ohio defensive lineman Cleon Aloese cheers as he gets ready for the team's Dollar General Bowl NCAA college football game against Troy, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Louisiana Tech head coach Skip Holtz, right, passes the championship trophy to safety Xavier Woods (7) following their win over Navy in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Navy fullback Chris High (33) carries the ball for a touchdown against Louisiana Tech safety Lloyd Grogan (11) during second half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert)

Troy wide receiver Deondre Douglas is pushed out of bounds by Ohio cornerback Jalen Fox during the first half of the Dollar General Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Troy linebacker Walter Pritchett holds up the trophy after the team's 28-23 victory over Ohio during the Dollar General Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Ohio wide receiver Jordan Reid complete the pass against Troy cornerback Jalen Rountree during the second half of the Dollar General Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Troy head coach Neal Brown is dunked after the game by his players after beating Ohio during the the Dollar General Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, in Mobile, Ala. Troy won 28-23. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys linebacker Lucas Wacha (45) recovers a Brigham Young Cougars fumble during the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Hawaii offensive lineman RJ Hollis (74) and his teammates celebrate after defeating Middle Tennessee 52-35 in the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Brigham Young Cougars offensive lineman Andrew Eide (79) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Wyoming Cowboys during the 2016 Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys wide receiver Tanner Gentry (4) dives unto the end zone for a touchdown during the second half against the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. BYU won 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs quarterback Ryan Higgins (14) and place kicker Jonathan Barnes (10) celebrate a touchdown against the Navy Midshipmen in the second quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 23, 2016; Fort Worth, TX, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs wide receiver Carlos Henderson (1) catches a touchdown pass against Navy Midshipmen cornerback Tyris Wooten (17) in the fourth quarter at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Louisiana Tech won 48-45. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 19, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane head coach Philip Montgomery (center) celebrates after defeating Central Michigan Chippewas 55-10 at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 19, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Tulsa Golden Hurricane wide receiver Keevan Lucas (left) celebrates his touchdown with Hurricane offensive tackle Willie Wright (right) during the second half against Central Michigan Chippewas 55-10 at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Middle Tennessee linebacker Darius Harris (30) sacks Hawaii quarterback Dru Brown during the first quarter of the Hawaii Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)