Clemson players always believed this would be a special season

Ask Clemson linebacker B.J. Goodson when he knew this season could be pretty special, and he points to last January.

Ask teammate Eric Mac Lain, and he starts talking about the third practice of fall camp.

With the top rank and 13-0 record, the Clemson Tigers need two more wins to fulfill their goal.Ask co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott, and he says the Florida State game.

These notable moments led to bigger moments, and those led to what happened Sunday: The No. 1 ranking and a meeting against No. 4 Oklahoma in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl.

“I think we’ve known from the get-go,” linebacker Ben Boulware said. “Everybody’s been doubting us from Day 1,…