NEW ORLEANS — When Clemson landed at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans on Wednesday, the Tigers actually fulfilled a goal – play in the Sugar Bowl.
A Clemson football team has not played in the Sugar Bowl since the 1959 classic, a 7-0 loss to LSU in The Big Easy.
“This is something we set out to do,” Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said. “We actually talked about it this (past) spring, this being kind of something we dream about. It has been 59 years since Clemson has been to the Sugar Bowl.
“To be here to represent our fans and the university is a great pleasure.