The Playstation Fiesta Bowl pits two teams that have become staples of the new college football playoff format. The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes were winners of the inaugural four-team playoff after defeating Alabama in 2014. The No. 2 Clemson Tigers lost a heart-breaker to Alabama in last year’s championship contest – a contest played on the same field as where they will battle the Buckeyes Saturday night.
Game: College Football Playoff – Playstation Fiesta Bowl
Teams: Ohio State (11-1, 8-1 Big Ten) vs. Clemson (11-1, 7-1 ACC)
Time: December 31, 7:00 PM
Location: University of Phoenix Stadium – Glendale, Arizona
TV: ESPN
Both teams enter the playoff riding a crest of positive emotion.