ORLANDO, FL – James Skalski knows he isn’t playing in a College Football Playoff, and he knows this is the final game of his collegiate career. For Skalski and the rest of the Clemson defense, this isn’t about the reputation of the bowl game, it’s about the culture of the program and the chance to play with his brothers a final time.
While other programs deal with opt-outs – players deciding to forego the bowl game to concentrate on the NFL Draft – the Tigers have all hands on deck, including those who will play on Sunday next season.