Clemson vs. Ohio State

FIESTA BOWL - Clemson lost a lot of talent to the NFL after winning it all last year. Now they face a team that is about to lose a boatload of talent to the NFL. Clemson has impressive stats but played a far weaker schedule. And let's not overlook that 21-20 squeaker against North Carolina as a 27-point favorite. They are favored again, but don't match up well with an incredibly talented and well-rounded Ohio State squad. Ohio State was tops in the nation in scoring (48.7 ppg) behind QB Justin Fields (40 TDs, 1 INT) and running back J.K. Dobbins (1,829 yards, 6.5 ypc), while the defense is loaded, second nationally in total defense (247.6 yards per game), third in scoring defense (12.5 ppg). The Buckeyes get after the quarterback even better than the Tigers, leading the nation with 51 sacks, including 16.5 from national leader Chase Young. Ohio State played a tougher schedule, crushing Michigan (56-27) on the road and Wisconsin (34-21). Ohio State is 36-16 ATS against teams that average 230+ rushing and neutral-field dogs like the Buckeyes that outrush their opponents by 100+ yards per game are 37-13 ATS. Play Ohio State.