While Clemson and Notre Dame don’t play for another three weeks in the 83rd Cotton Bowl Kickoff Classic, it did not stop the guys at ESPN from talking about the College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Dec. 29.
The second-ranked Tigers are considered by Las Vegas as an 11.5-point favorite over No. 3 Notre Dame heading into the game, but the college football analysts at ESPN think that line might be a little too high.
Desmond Howard says Clemson’s defense will have its hands full with Notre Dame’s offense, especially when it comes to defending Irish quarterback Ian Book.