The Clemson offensive line felt confident entering last year’s Sugar Bowl matchup against Alabama.
The Tigers had upset the Crimson Tide the previous year for the national championship and returned four starters up front from that title squad.
Unfortunately for Clemson, none of that confidence or past success mattered once the ball was kicked off. Alabama owned the line of scrimmage for four quarters, holding Clemson to only 64 rushing yards and sacking Tigers quarterback Kelly Bryant five times.
Clemson’s offense managed a pair of field goals in the loss as Alabama went on to win the national title.