SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — When Clemson played Ohio State in the 2017 Fiesta Bowl, the Tigers had their way with the Buckeyes, especially on the defensive side of the ball.
Clemson, who will play the Buckeyes again in the Fiesta Bowl on Saturday as part of the College Football Playoff, held them to 215 total yards, including just 88 yards on the ground in a 31-0 beat down in the desert.
However, this is not the 2016 Ohio State Buckeyes. This is a more balanced offense led by Heisman Trophy Finalist in quarterback Justin Fields and running back J.