The Clemson Tigers are back in the College Football Playoff after a four-year absence, and they’re set to face off against the Texas Longhorns in a highly anticipated matchup. The two teams will meet at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, with the winner advancing to the next round of the playoffs.
Clemson (10-3) punched its ticket to the playoffs with a thrilling 34-31 win over the SMU Mustangs in the ACC Championship Game. The Tigers’ victory was sealed by freshman kicker Nolan Hauser, who drilled a 56-yard game-winning field goal as time expired. This was Clemson’s 22nd ACC title in school history and head coach Dabo Swinney’s ninth in 17 years.
Awaiting Clemson is a Texas (11-2) team that lost 22-19 to the Georgia Bulldogs in the SEC Championship Game. Despite the loss, the Longhorns are considered a strong contender in the playoffs.
According to USA TODAY Sports’ college football experts, Texas is favored to win the matchup. All six members of the panel picked the Longhorns to emerge victorious.
The Clemson-Texas matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two of the country’s top college football programs. With a spot in the next round of the playoffs on the line, both teams will be looking to give it their all and make history.
Matchup Details:
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
Teams: Clemson Tigers (10-3) vs. Texas Longhorns (11-2)
