It was an 11 point game with less than 30 seconds left and 75 yards from a TD. I question the decision to kick the FG earlier when you're down 16 late more. Regardless, this game wasn't really as close as the score indicated.

it’s the national championship. It’s college and the clock stops on a first down. Throw the ball downfield and see what happens. One weak checkdown to get the clock moving and you just kind of limp off the field?
Sure, a hail mary, a 2 pt conversion, an onside kick, and a field goal is
highly improbable, but I feel like a national championship is worth the attempt.