- The Empire Strikes Back: Classic Alabama Returns to Own Clemson Grudge MatchBleacher Report
- Alabama defense played angry, finally solved Clemson in savage beatingAL.com
- Sugar Bowl: The old, suffocating Alabama is back just in time for the title gameCBSSports.com
- Alabama remains the team to beat in college footballUSA TODAY
- No. 4 Alabama dominates No. 1 Clemson 24-6 in Sugar BowlKansas City Star