Tigers expected to return to Clemson at 8 p.m.

The Clemson Tigers football team is expected to return to Clemson at 8 p.m. Tuesday.

The timing, of course, depends on how smoothly the team's travel plans go.

Fans will gather at the WestZone to greet the team.

Clemson lost a hard-fought battle for the national championship Monday night. Alabama came out on top with a final score of 45-40.