We can talk day-in and day-out about how Clemson matches up with Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl Classic. And, in fact, we will.
While there are a ton of advantages that each team can exploit, there’s one area where Clemson football has the clear advantage: Experience.
The Tigers know what it’s like to play in a College Football Playoff game.
According to the illustrious Tim Bourret, Clemson football has 48 players that have played in a CFB Playoff game. That includes Mitch Hyatt and Hunter Renfrow, who have five starts in playoff matchups.
48 players on the Clemson roster have played in a College football Playoff game.