Texas Hosts Clemson in Historic College Football Playoff Clash

The first-ever on-campus playoff game features a rematch of star quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Cade Klubnik, rekindling a rivalry from their Texas high school days.

Texas, the fifth seed, and Clemson, the twelfth seed, meet for the first time in program history in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.
Quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Cade Klubnik previously faced off in a 2021 Texas high school state championship game, with Klubnik leading his team to victory.
Clemson enters the playoff after a dramatic ACC Championship win, while Texas looks to rebound from an overtime loss to Georgia in the SEC title game.
Texas boasts a dominant defense, led by Thorpe Award winner Jahdae Barron, while Clemson's Cade Klubnik has been in top form, throwing 33 touchdowns this season.
The winner will advance to face fourth-seeded Arizona State in the Peach Bowl on January 1, with a potential path to the national championship.