The College Football Playoff National Championship is over. The 2016-17 college football season is over. That means we're left with only the memories of what happened.

Thankfully, those memories have been photographed so that we can hold on to them as long as possible. (Well, if you're a Clemson fan, that is.)

Below are some of the best photos from Clemson's thrilling 35-31 victory over the Crimson Tide.

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Fireworks before the start of the national title. USATSI
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Alabama running back Bo Scarbrough drags Clemson defenders for a touchdown. USATSI
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Clemson's Tanner Muse partially blocks Alabama's punt. USATSI
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Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson cuts into Alabama's lead with a touchdown run. USATSI
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Alabama tight end O.J. Howard looks back as he leaves Clemson defenders in the dust for a touchdown. USATSI
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Bo Scarbrough leaves the game with a leg injury. USATSI
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Deshaun Watson gets spun around on a hit while attempting to scramble for a first down. USATSI
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Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams makes a spectacular, contested catch against Alabama. USATSI
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Clemson wide receiver Hunter Renfrow celebrates after scoring the game-winning touchdown. USATSI
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Renfrow celebrates. USATSI
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Linebacker Ben Boulware celebrates the win. USATSI
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Boulware and Christian Wilkins celebrate the win. USATSI