While much of the focus throughout this season has been on what Clemson’s offense can do, it was the Tigers defense that smothered the Ohio State Buckeyes in a 31-0 win in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl. The victory sends Clemson to the College Football Playoff Championship against Alabama, which defeated Washington in the Peach Bowl, to determine a national champion. Per USA Today’s Paul Myerberg, this is the worst margin of defeat for a team with Urban Meyer as head coach: If it holds, Clemson’s 31-point margin would make this the worst loss of Urban Meyer’s head coaching career (194 games). — Paul Myerberg (@PaulMyerberg) January 1, 2017 Clemson came into the Fiesta Bowl ranked among the best defensive teams in the nation. The Tigers rank eighth in yards allowed (313.9) and 11th in points allowed, ranking last among the four playoff teams in the latter category. You would never…
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