I don't think Clemson is that good, but their QB play saved them, IMO. ND, is not the best nor the worst team.... so I think this game will be a struggle for both team early on... but I'm hoping ND pulls out upset... Need a new face in the final.
Poll: Clemson vs. Notre Dame ...Who ya got?
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I reallly don't want to play Clemson again but I think that's what we are headed for assuming we beat OU.
Be nice if they had to play somebody along the way...Their Conference Championship and 1st round games aren't exactly gut checks...That's OK. We'll beat whomever they put in front of us. RTR!!!
I trust ND has a better showing than against us in the NC game when we had 4 TDs on them before they blinked -- and that was without Tua!
I would be surprised if Clemson doesn't curb-stomp the Irish similar to what we did in 2012.
42-10 Clemson.
42-10 Clemson.
This should have been the ACC title game, sense Notre Dame is playing a glorified ACC schedule. But, I believe that Clempson is the more complete team of the two. Clempson should win by a touchdown.
Anyone picking the Irish in this poll are obviously wishing out loud because the Domers do not have a snowballs chance against Dabo in this one. Way too much speed and athleticism - not to mention coaching superiority - for ND to even get a lead in this one. Clempson by 17 at least.
I wanted to believe ND's defense would be the moment that starting a true freshman quarterback would blow up in Clemson's face. I was hopeful after seeing several teams torch Clemson's secondary that Ian Book and their length at receiver would get their fair share. I just can't get over how slow Notre Dame looks on the field. Well coached, physical, but a little bit on the slow side as far as elite teams go. Usually when you have a speed delta, you lean in on your size and bludgeon the other team while shrinking the game. I don't know if ND can do that well enough against Clemson's DL to make it work. They might fluster Clemson's O a bit but there is just too much speed at the skill positions and quick twitch on the defensive front for Notre Dame to win.
Going with a closer than it looks 31-17 Clemson victory.
Going with a closer than it looks 31-17 Clemson victory.
Just a couple of points:
1) ND might not have played a team as good as Clemson, but Clemson didn't play anyone as good as ND, either.
2) ND had not settled on the new QB in the Vandy game, which was early (or Ball St, either).
3) USCw is a rivalry game, which might explain why it was Clemson's worst defensive performance of the year against a so-so offense (USCe)
I don't disagree with your conclusion, but the points deserve some scrutiny.
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1) They played four of the same opponents.
2) Clemson SOS is 48, ND is 44 (Sagarin)
3) Clemson is not overrated, and Tide fans might be in for a surprise if they think so.
Clemson's defensive performance is on a par with 2012 Alabama. Seven of their opponents were in the top 50 in offense compared with 3 for Notre Dame. The Irish played a substantially better best defense (Michigan) than Clemson did (NC St).
I'm torn on this one - both in what I think will happen versus what I want to happen.
Part of me thinks that ND doesn't belong - simply in terms of overall quality - on the playoff and, so, Clemson might stomp them.
On the other hand, Clemson hasn't been tested against a quality team this season and could fold, at least a little, if ND is able to come out strong and punch them in the mouth - giving the Irish a chance to pull off the upset.
Part of me wants ND to pull out the win against Clemson so we can destroy them in the Championship.
On the other hand, an Irish win would justify their inclusion in the CFP this season and, potentially, in future seasons so part of me wants Clemson to go ahead and blow them out.
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Part of me thinks that ND doesn't belong - simply in terms of overall quality - on the playoff and, so, Clemson might stomp them.
On the other hand, Clemson hasn't been tested against a quality team this season and could fold, at least a little, if ND is able to come out strong and punch them in the mouth - giving the Irish a chance to pull off the upset.
Part of me wants ND to pull out the win against Clemson so we can destroy them in the Championship.
On the other hand, an Irish win would justify their inclusion in the CFP this season and, potentially, in future seasons so part of me wants Clemson to go ahead and blow them out.
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There is a reason Saban's coaches poll ballot has had Clemson #1 all season.
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