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VIDEO: Alabama stuns Clemson with onside kick, Swinney loses it

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Of all the times to execute a risky play, Alabama picked the fourth quarter of the national championship.

After kicking a game-tying field goal against Clemson, the Crimson Tide pulled off a tricky play - a pooch kick.

The play caught the Tigers completely off guard, and they were unable to recover the ball.

It goes without saying that Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney lost it, though it's unclear what about.

Coach reactions to the onside kick #CFP

Alabama went on to score on the drive and take a 31-24 lead.

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