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The biggest keys to the College Football Playoff National Championship

The College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T between Alabama and Clemson has plenty of matchups to watch, as both teams are loaded with talent, and on paper, it's very difficult to find any weakness in Alabama's game. While the Crimson Tide are certainly the favorites, Clemson appears to at least have some answers that could challenge Alabama in various parts of the game. The Tigers certainly will believe they can hang with the Crimson Tide after losing 45-40 in last year's title game, but the makeup of both teams has altered slightly, and there are new storylines to watch on both sides of the ball.

Here are some keys to the game that are worth watching: