GLENDALE, Ariz. — Third-ranked Clemson looked lethargic for much of the first half, then No. 2 Ohio State made two costly mistakes and all of sudden Clemson erased most of the Buckeyes’ 16-point lead and trail just 16-14 at halftime.
The Tigers got an 8-yard touchdown run Travis Etienne and then Trevor Lawrence took a quarterback draw and ran 67 yards for a score.
Ohio State dominated the first 27 minutes of the game thanks to J.K. Dobbins 142 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown run. Kicker Blake Haubeil made field goals of 21, 22 and 33 yards to take a 16-0 lead.