A closer look at Friday’s second College Football Playoff semifinal, which is a rematch of a thriller from last year. This time, they meet in New Orleans.
When: Friday,5 p.m. PST Where: Superdome, New Orleans Line: Clemson by 7 Series record: Clemson leads,4-0 A berth in the College Football Playoff national championship game in Miami on Jan.11. Clemson is seeking its fifth appearance in the title game since the four-team CFP playoff debuted in the 2014 season. Ohio State is eyeing its first title game appearance since January 2015 when the Buckeyes beat Oregon to win their last national title. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, an adept scrambler who is averaging about 254 yards and better than two touchdowns passing per game, against a Clemson defense that ranks in the top 10 nationally in yards allowed per game (298.5), has had multiple sacks in every game and has three defensive touchdowns on fumble returns. Ohio State: Fields has completed 72.
