"You have to give Ohio State credit for that. They were awesome. They absolutely dominated the line of scrimmage. You can't win games like this if you can't stop the run and the big plays." - Dabo Swinney
The stage was set for another disappointment. Despite last season's slugfest in the desert, many expected Clemson to cruise to victory in its rematch with Ohio State, favoring the Tigers by a touchdown.
After a quick three-and-out from Ohio State to open the game, it certainly appeared as though all the talking heads were right.