As compelling as their paths were just to reach the College Football Playoff, the four semifinal teams' respective paths to the championship are the paramount concern now.
With that in mind, this fourth part of a four-part series covers what the Clemson Tigers need to do to successfully navigate their way to the title. (The case for the No. 4-ranked Oklahoma Sooners can be found here, the case for the No. 3-ranked Michigan State Spartans can be found here and the case for the No. 2-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide can be found here.