He led Alabama to the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship , which Alabama lost to Clemson , 35 - 31 .
Hurts was the first freshman to start at QB for Nick Saban .
Nick Saban led Alabama to the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship , which Alabama lost to Clemson , 35 - 31 .
Hurts was the first freshman to start at QB for Nick Saban .