No. 3 Texas and No. 16 Clemson face off in the first-round of the College Football Playoff. Can the Longhorns overcome the Tigers?

Clemson (10-3) opened the year in ignominious fashion, getting crushed 34-3 to Georgia which was a major setback in their quest for a CFP Playoff berth. However, the Tigers battled back to rattle off six consecutive wins before dropping a 33-21 decision (18%-win expectancy) at home to Louisville that further complicated their hopes of an ACC Championship Game appearance.

Dabo Swinney has ties to Texas coaches Mack Brown and Steve Sarkisian, while Cade Klubnik battled Quinn Ewers in high school. Andrew Mukuba is a Longhorn, too.