Deshaun Watson led Clemson to a 35-31 win over Alabama to win the College Football Playoff title on Monday night at Raymond James Stadium.

Watson found Hunter Renfrow for a two-yard touchdown pass with one second remaining in the game to lift the Tigers to their first national title in 35 years. The quarterback finished 36-of-56 for 420 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran 46 yards and a score on 21 carries.

Alabama led 17-7 with more than seven minutes remaining in the third quarter when the Tigers began their comeback.

"No one panicked," Watson said of the late-game heroics. "I walked up to my offensive line, walked up to my wide receivers and I said 'Let's be legendary. Let's be great. God put us here for a reason.' It was just right."