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Clemson's John Simpson, Milan Richard and Gage Cervenka look at a tablet during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Watson leaves Clemson, Swinney on solid ground

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

Alabama head coach Nick Saban answers questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Deshaun Watson isn’t worried about where he goes in draft

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Alabama fans Calvin Ganus, center, of Tuscaloosa, Ala., celebrates with Daniel Chisum, of Holtville, Ala., after Alabama scored a touchdown, as they watched television coverage of the NCAA college playoff championship football game between Alabama and Clemson, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Yes! Oh no!! Tigers, Tide fans ride emotional roller coaster

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson will enter the NFL draft after playing in his final chance at a national title on Monday. (Associated Press)

Clemson’s shot at winning title is now

By Mark Long - Associated Press

Clemson's Jaron Blossomgame (5) gets pressure from Notre Dame's T.J. Gibbs (2), Rex Pflueger, right, and Austin Torres during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Beachem, Farrell lead No. 23 Notre Dame past Clemson

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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney answers questions during media day for the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Alabama Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

With a window closing, Clemson’s shot at a title is now

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016 file photo, Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws against Ohio State during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal in Glendale, Ariz. For the second straight season, the Clemson and Alabama will meet for the College Football Playoff championship. While it's safe to assume quarterbacks Deshaun Watson and Jalen Hurts will play pivotal roles in the game Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, you never know who will emerge as a star on the big stage, especially with the most talented rosters in college football facing off.(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

Column: Amid abuses, college sports sometimes gets it right

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

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Clemson is playing for the national championship for a second time in as many years as Tony Elliott and Jeff Scott have held the position as co-offensive coordinators.

Clemson co-coordinators Tony Elliott, Jeff Scott make Tigers’ offense go

By Pete Iacobelli - Associated Press

Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett looks to the sideline bench after being sacked bu Clemson during the second half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Ohio State offense falls flat in blowout loss to Clemson

By Bob Baum - Associated Press

Alabama linebacker Tim Williams (56) sacks Washington quarterback Jake Browning (3) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Bowl Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) works through drills during Alabama's Peach Bowl practice, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga. (Vasha Hunt/AL.com via AP)

From Hurts to Lawrence, freshmen deliver for contenders

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2015, file photo, Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables, left, gets on a player during Clemson's NCAA college football spring game at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Clemson fans no doubt are accustomed to the sight: defensive coordinator Brent Venables charging onto the field in an emotional outburst, being pulled back to the sideline by the assistant strength coach in charge keeping the intense coach out of trouble. (Mark Crammer/Anderson Independent-Mail via AP, File)

Clemson’s D-coordinator brings intensity and then some

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Ohio State's Pat Elflein speaks to the media after arriving with his team at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Monday Dec. 26, 2016, in Phoenix. Ohio State will play Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl as part of the college football playoff semifinal on Dec. 31, 2016. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

Leading men: Ohio St’s Elflein, Clemson’s Boulware show way

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 3, 2016, file photo, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, right, runs onto the field, before the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Orlando, Fla. The Tigers start another College Football Playoff run in the Fiesta Bowl against Ohio State on Saturday night. Swinney stress to his team all year that its memories can’t overtake the winning dream they carried last year. (AP Photo/Willie J. Allen Jr., File)

Swinney changes mental approach for Clemson

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

South Carolina guard PJ Dozier (15) drives to the hoop against Clemson guard Shelton Mitchell (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)

Blossomgame’s 15 helps Clemson to 62-60 win over S. Carolina

By JEFFREY COLLINS - Associated Press

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson may have finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting, but he believes he's the best player in the country, no matter what the voters say. (Associated Press)

Clemson’s Deshaun Watson: I’m best in the country no matter what voters say

By Jeffrey Collins - Associated Press

Clemson guard Shelton Mitchell scores against Alabama in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Clemson holds off Alabama for 67-54 win

By TYLER WALDREP - Associated Press

Ohio State players and fans celebrate their win over Michigan in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Michigan 30-27 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State holds firm to 2nd in College Football Playoff rankings

By Ralph D. Russo - Associated Press

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Watson leads No. 3 Clemson to blowout of ‘Cuse before injury

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2015, file phot, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches prior to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. Three SEC-ACC matchups and Pittsburgh RB James Conner’s emotional return after his fight with cancer headline opening weekend around the Atlantic Coast Conference. North Carolina faces Georgia, Florida State takes on Mississippi and Clemson visits Auburn in three games that could go a long way toward shaping the ACC’s season. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

No. 3 Clemson seeking rare win at No. 12 Florida State

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press