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Inside the Numbers: Clemson faces one of the nation's best defenses in Texas

Clemson will face one of the nation’s best defenses next weekend in Texas.

How good? Really good, and an inside look at the numbers tells the story.

Clemson travels to Austin to take on the Longhorns in the first round of the expanded College Football Playoff on Dec. 21st (4 p.m. ET) in Darrell K. Royal Stadium (TNT).

The Longhorns are ranked third nationally in total defense, giving up just 249.5 yards per game. Texas is ranked second nationally in scoring defense, giving up just 12.5 points per game.

How did Clemson fare against the top defenses it faced this season?