After facing two Heisman Trophy finalist in the Fiesta Bowl, now Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence will go up against the Heisman Trophy winner, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, in the national championship game on Jan. 13.
In a back-and-forth affair, Lawrence ultimately outplayed Ohio State and Heisman Finalist Justin Fields in the Tigers’ dramatic come-from-behind win over Ohio State this past Saturday.
Lawrence, who also avoided Heisman Finalist and defensive end Chase Young as much as he could, totaled 366 yards and was responsible for three touchdowns in Clemson’s 29-23 victory over the Buckeyes. The sophomore completed 18-33 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns, but he also had a career 107 rushing yards, including a 67-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.