What do Alabama and Clemson do for an encore in 2016?

ByMARK SCHLABACH
January 12, 2016, 4:09 PM

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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- In Nick Saban's first game as Michigan State's head coach, defending national champion Nebraska crushed his Spartans 50-10 on Sept. 9, 1995.

When Saban walked to midfield after the embarrassing debut, legendary Cornhuskers coach Tom Osborne shook his hand and offered a few words of encouragement he'd never forget.

"You're not as bad as you think," Osborne told him.

Saban, who had spent the previous four seasons working as the Cleveland Browns' defensive coordinator, wasn't so sure.