Get ready for some Fireworks college football fans! The inaugural season of the 12-team format of the College Football Playoff is approaching and will be here before you know it. So expect the drama to be at an all-time high. One of the more anticipated matchups in the first round will be a battle between the Clemson Tigers and the Texas Longhorns.
After being a coveted member of the Big 12 conference, the Longhorns finally made the jump to the SEC in 2024. And it was a dominant debut for Steve Sarkisian and company. They were 7-1 in conference play and had an overall record of 11-2. The Longhorns were rewarded with a berth in the SEC Championship game, but ultimately fell to the second-ranked Georgia Bulldogs. They now have a chance to redeem themselves with a win in the College Football Playoff.
The Clemson Tigers may no longer strike the fear in opponents that they once used to. But they have still proven to be a formidable program. Their 9-3 record is proof of that. Dabo Swinney and company also capped off their regular season with an ACC Championship victory over the SMU Tigers Earlier this month. But now they will have to stomp with the big dogs in this College Football Playoff.
So whether you are rooting for a clear favorite or hoping for a miracle by the underdog, the most important thing to remember is that you must be in it to win it.
