SAN JOSE, Calif. – This is not Amari Rogers’ first trip to the state of California, the Clemson junior has made dozens of trips to the state visiting his father, Tee Martin offensive coordinator at the University of Southern California.
But, Friday marked the first time Rogers has visited northern California and he’s not there for vacation but to play on college football’s biggest stage.
Second-ranked Clemson is gearing up for its third College Football Playoff National Championship Game in four seasons with familiar foe No.1 Alabama.
Last season the Tigers played Alabama in the Sugar Bowl and fell 24-6 but this year Rogers’ team is entering the game with a new mindset.