KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 15: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide looks on during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Clemson player has a clear message for Alabama ahead of National Championship rematch

Both teams handled their respective opponents with ease on New Year's Eve.

Clemson is set to face off against Alabama in a rematch of last year's national championship game on January 9 in Tampa, Florida.

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Ahead of their rematch at Raymond James Stadium, cornerback Cordrea Tankersley had a very clear message for the Tide:

Nearly a year ago, the Tigers held Alabama to a 14-14 tie into halftime, but watched the game go out of control with the furious finish ending in a thrilling 45-40 loss.

Both teams handled their respective opponents with ease on New Year's Eve, with Alabama beating up on Washington (24-7) and Clemson rolling through Ohio State (31-0).