SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Regarding the importance of stifling Ohio State’s rushing game, Jadar Johnson, who generally does not suffer from a lack of things to say, was left speechless. It was suggested to Clemson’s senior safety that it would behoove his team to make its Fiesta Bowl opponent throw. That if the Tigers defense could limit ground gains and force this team to pass to win, the path to victory was more or less clear. Johnson’s response to this theory: He nodded. Silently, and repeatedly. After a few moments, and with a little prodding, he used his words. “They want to run the ball, run the ball, run the ball and get us on our heels,” Johnson said early Tuesday as the teams began their on-site preparations for their College Football Playoff semifinal matchup. “If they can get five or six yards a carry, that puts us on our heels…
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