Stars matter. Or maybe they don't.
It's a matter of perspective for some. For others, it's the most objective lens through which to view an actual on-field matchup.
When Ohio State and Clemson do battle on Friday night, they will do so with the No. 3- and No. 4-best rosters talent-wise in the nation according to the 247Sports Team Talent Composite. On that list, Ohio State (with 85 players) holds a fairly firm lead in both major categories over Clemson (82 players):
Total points
- Ohio State: 976.48
- Clemson: 915.