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Clemson DE Lawson likely to play in title game

Clemson All-American defensive end Shaq Lawson, who suffered a left knee injury in the Tigers' semifinal win over Oklahoma, is expected to play in the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T on Jan. 11.

Alabama reserve defensive back Tony Brown, however, will remain suspended, Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban during Monday's teleconference.