Trevor Lawrence shook off an early interception, then proceeded to put on an NFL-worthy display of passing skill and running ability in leading Clemson to a 34-10 victory over Notre Dame in the ACC Championship Game. The Tigers were more aggressive on both sides of the ball from the opening whistle. They also demonstrated superior athleticism at the skill positions in a game that eerily resembled the 2018 playoff rout in Dallas between these teams.
The Irish started the game with a promising drive fueled by passes from Ian Book to Michael Mayer and Avery Davis. A pair of negative plays stalled the momentum, but Jonathan Doerer nailed a 51-yard field goal for an early 3-0 lead.