Alabama wins national championship, defeating Clemson 30-24
The 2025 NCAA football tournament has progressed to the Sweet 16, showcasing the strongest teams in college football. Most of the remaining teams are from the Big Ten or SEC, with notable players standing out in each game. The No. 1 seeds have all advanced, and the No. 12 seed, Memphis, has pulled off two surprising victories. In the Midwest Regional, Ohio State defeated BYU with strong performances from their key receivers. Tennessee won a close game against Oregon, showing off their explosive offense. Ohio State later beat Tennessee to secure a spot in the regional final, marking their 10th consecutive win. The South Regional saw Illinois upset Texas, while Notre Dame triumphed over Miami. Notre Dame then edged out Illinois to reach the semifinals, powered by strong performances from their star running back. Moving to the East Regional, Penn State defeated Memphis, who had an impressive run. Alabama narrowly defeated Michigan and then took down Penn State in a hard-fought regional final. In the West Regional, Georgia defeated LSU in a close game, and Clemson eliminated Ole Miss to set up an exciting regional final. Clemson then edged Georgia, advancing to the Final Four. In the semifinals, Clemson pulled off a thrilling win against Ohio State, while Alabama narrowly defeated Notre Dame. The two teams then faced each other in the national championship game. In the championship, Alabama claimed victory over Clemson, securing their 19th national title. The game was intense, featuring standout performances, especially from Alabama's star receiver. This victory marked a successful season for Alabama's new coach, Kalen DeBoer.