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The LSU Tigers have set a consistently high standard during the college football season that few opponents have been able to match.
Ed Orgeron's side is coming off a rout of the Oklahoma Sooners in the Peach Bowl that raised the program's expectations a bit more ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship.
The reigning champion Clemson Tigers are one of the few squads that could compete at the same level as LSU, as they boast a highly lauded collection of offensive talent as well.
While LSU has been atop the rankings for most of the campaign, Clemson comes into New Orleans with more playoff experience, which could be a factor Monday at the Superdome.