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The Clemson football team defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 29-23 in the Playstation Fiesta Bowl and earned a trip to the National Championship, as a result.

The Tigers (14-0) hold a 29-game winning streak and are looking to win a second-straight National Title when they take on the LSU Tigers (14-0) in New Orleans.

LSU, led by Heisman Trophy winner QB Joe Burrow, has one of the most prolific offenses in the nation with a deep wide receiver core and an elite offensive line.

Because of the talent and depth that LSU possesses on offense, the Bayou Bengals are actually considered a 5.