The University of Connecticut Huskies defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 76-59 Monday night to claim the school's fifth men's college basketball title.
Lamont Butler sent San Diego State to their first national championship game with a 72-71 win over fellow mid-major Florida Atlantic in the Final Four on Saturday night.
Clemson walloped the University of Alabama in college football's national championship last season. Now perennial powerhouse Alabama is trying to learn from the loss.
Led by sophomore quarterback Deshaun Watson, No. 1 Clemson plays No. 2 Alabama, home of Heisman-winning running back Derrick Henry, at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.