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Inside the Numbers: Clemson's defense takes on capable Longhorn offense

Clemson’s defense faces another tough challenge this week when the Tigers travel to Austin to take on Texas and Quinn Ewers.

No. 12-seed Clemson and No. 5-seed Texas will play next Saturday in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. (EST) on TNT. Texas is currently an 11-point favorite in the first-ever meeting between the two programs.

The Longhorns featured the nation’s No. 18 offense (445.4 yards per game), with quarterback Quinn Ewers leading the way. He has thrown for 2,665 yards (233 for 352, 66.2 percent) with 25 touchdowns and nine interceptions.