Watch: Nick Saban reacts angrily to Deshaun Watson scramble

Nick Saban seemed upset after a Deshaun Watson scramble for a first down.

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson is having success through the air and on the ground during the national championship game.

During a third quarter touchdown drive, Watson used his feet to pick up a key first down, much to the dismay of Alabama coach Nick Saban.

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Saban didn't care for that Watson scramble pic.twitter.com/FTZu4JPIMA
— Michael Shamburger (@mshamburger1) January 12, 2016

Saban had a right to be angry—Watson led the Tigers down the field for a score, a Wayne Gallman run that put Clemson ahead 24–21.

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Published Jan 12, 2016 | Modified Jan 12, 2016

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