DALLAS—Clemson did not finish the 2018 season the way it wanted to. However, this season it is back with a new mindset and increased focus.
A few members from that squad admitted during media day in Clemson that the team was not as focused on the game and got distracted by the Sugar Bowl experience. Veteran leadership and memories of the loss are keeping the team locked in on the task at hand.
The second-ranked Tigers square off with No. 3 Notre Dame in AT&T Stadium Saturday in the Cotton Bowl Classic for the College Football Playoff Semifinal, for a chance to play in the 2019 CFP National Championship Game in Santa Clara.