DALLAS — A year ago, Clemson prepped for a Sugar Bowl matchup with Alabama that it eventually lost in a lackluster performance. But, the Tigers learned a lot about themselves after that game.
This season the Clemson coaches and players feel better prepared for the semifinal game because their preparation has been ongoing since Week 1. They are deeper, more experienced and as a result are more confident.
The second-ranked Tigers are set to face No. 3 Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl Classic at 4 p.m. EST Saturday in AT&T Stadium, a battle of undefeated teams.