Tigers, Tide Arrive in Tampa

Jan 6, 2017 11:53 PM EST

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On Friday, both Clemson and Alabama touched down in Tampa ahead of their College Football Playoff National Championship game rematch. The Tigers have waited 363 days to return to this stage and get another chance at what would be the program’s second title. Just three days left from Monday’s kickoff, click the video above to hear from Dabo Swinney after his team arrived to Florida safe and sound.

Be sure to stay tuned to ABC Columbia leading up to kickoff as sports director Mike Gillespie will be following the Tigers, bringing you the latest reporting from the Sunshine State.