While both teams have a number of players expected to enter the NFL draft in March, they are also set to retain their quarterbacks. The two programs have dominated college football over the last four years and arrived at the College Football Playoff championship with a combined 106-4 record. The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas has Clemson as 9/5 (+180 in moneyline terms) favorite to become national champions next season, followed by Alabama at 5/2 (+250 in moneyline terms). Read more: Is Clemson the greatest college football team ever after going 15-0?

The Tigers thrashed Alabama 44-16, becoming the first major college football team to go 15-0 in a season since 1897 as they secured a third national title overall. Clemson clinched a second national championship in three years on Monday night and the bookmakers have the Tigers as the favorite to retain the title next season.