One of the key matchups in the 83rd Cotton Bowl on Dec. 29 will be Clemson’s defensive front, going against Notre Dame’s offensive line.
The Irish have always had a history of having a talented offensive front and that is no different this year. Notre Dame is averaging 4.6 yards per carry and has done a decent job of keeping quarterback Ian Book upright. The offensive line has allowed just 19 sacks in 12 games.
However, to help the Irish knock off Clemson in the College Football Playoff, the offensive line will have to do better than that.