CFP First Round: #12 Clemson @ #5 Texas (4PM TNT/max)

[MAD]

THE WRONG COLOR ORANGE MATCHUP <~~~ PMS151

Clemson Orange vs. Burnt Orange. Here are the looks for Clemson and Texas in today’s College Football Playoff showdown.

I hate both teams equally.

 

[TrueOrange]

Postseason games like this should automatically default to being held at Hard Rock Stadium…

“The Orange Bowl at the Orange Bowl.”

 

[VAVol85]

I am conflicted on this one. I want Clemson to lose to further the demise of that program and the ACC. But I hate the steers.

TX probably wins by a couple of TDs.

 

[WillisWG]

Instead a Clemson flag being planted it will be the Clemson QB. Enjoy the game CK.

 

[TrueOrange]

I am conflicted on this one. I want Clemson to lose to further the demise of that program and the ACC. But I hate the steers.

TX probably wins by a couple of TDs.

Yeah, that doesn’t really further that part.

 

[GiveHim6InSC]

If Clemson wins this game (that they backed into), they get the next one in Atlanta, which would be like a home game.
Swinney is the luckiest guy alive.
Hook ‘em, Horns!!!

 

[DaddyChad]

Honestly Texas probably kills Clemson. Probably another snooze fest playoff game.

 

[sami]

The winner gets ... Arizona State?

Nice job setting this thing up, Sankey & Co.

 

[Dudleys87]

The winner gets ... Arizona State?

Nice job setting this thing up, Sankey & Co.

Skateboo will only have to run for about 200 for them to have a shot.

 

[MAD]

I am conflicted on this one. I want Clemson to lose to further the demise of that program and the ACC. But I hate the steers.

TX probably wins by a couple of TDs.

This is how I’m feeling as well.

 

[C-south]

Honestly Texas probably kills Clemson. Probably another snooze fest playoff game.

Hopefully Clemson shows up.

 

[sami]

Skateboo will only have to run for about 200 for them to have a shot.

They'll still get blown out. The biggest joke about the expanded playoff is that it will be like March Madness, with some big upsets. CFB is a completely different animal than CBB - you can get on a run in March Madness with a unique scheme or riding a hot shooter, but in CFB it is talent, size, and depth that win, period. And aside from the SEC and a handful of teams in the Big 10 and ACC, that high level talent and depth of talent just doesn't exist. The best players are going to the best programs, even if they have to sit for a year.

 

[Dudleys87]

They'll still get blown out. The biggest joke about the expanded playoff is that it will be like March Madness, with some big upsets. CFB is a completely different animal than CBB - you can get on a run in March Madness with a unique scheme or riding a hot shooter, but in CFB it is talent, size, and depth that win, period. And aside from the SEC and a handful of teams in the Big 10 and ACC, that high level talent and depth of talent just doesn't exist. The best players are going to the best programs, even if they have to sit for a year.

You should prepare yourself for further expansion. It might stop at 20. We’ll see.

 

[sami]

You should prepare yourself for further expansion. It might stop at 20. We’ll see.

Oh, I have no doubt it will be at 24 before long. Why limit it, let's play right up to when March Madness starts so there's no lag.

As long as the networks will keep ponying up more, they'll keep adding teams.

 

[CPVOL]

Honestly Texas probably kills Clemson. Probably another snooze fest playoff game.

Any team that scraped by the SMU, is going to struggle big time with Tejas and most all the rest of the SEC

 

[WillisWG]

Where's Matthew McConaughey? How many times is he shown today? <10

 

[Nerwen Aldarion]

Unless we get the shock of the lifetime it’s looking like the only good game in the first round will be ours

 

[RDU VOL#14]

Klubnik is playing well and has had the quietest 40 TD season I’ve seen by a team like Clemson in a long time

 

[WillisWG]

Nice job by CK in opening drive, not the same guy we roughed up

 

[CPVOL]

#9 for Clemson played LL with my son. He was an unbelievable athlete at age 12, and looked like he was a grown man. Father played in college as well.
From what I remember they were good people. Jake played at Ensworth or MBA, I can’t remember.

 

[VolDave53]

I know in my heart and mind that TX will likely win this in a walk, but their arrogance upon entry into our hallowed Conference makes me long for a Clemson win.

 

[WillisWG]

Nice drive for 6

 

[VolFaninFla]

Clemson looked good on that set if plays
They were very patient and got downfield in small chunks

 

[RDU VOL#14]

We should all be going for Clemson. If we get through tonight and the Rose Bowl, I’d much rather be playing Clemson or Arizona State in Dallas than Texas.

 

[Clad in Big Orange]

Nice drive for 6

Very impressive start!