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.)

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

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