The College Football Playoff first-round tilt between Texas (12-2) and Clemson (10-4) was a first-of-its-kind match-up on several fronts.
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But, when it came time for kick-off, all of the storylines became less relevant, and the Clemson Tigers didn’t look like the underdog on their opening drive that they were made out to be. Saturday, converting in the red zone wasn’t an issue. Largely due to the explosive rushing attack Texas boasted. The Longhorns carried the rock for 292 yards, fueled by a get-right game for Jaydon Blue.
The Longhorns’ passing game was also effective. Ewers was 17-of-24 for 202 yards through the air, including one touchdown and one interception. Senior tight end Gunnar Helm saw a majority of the targets, racking up 77 yards on six receptions and a touchdown catch. However, Texas would find pay dirt on a swift seven-play, 65-yard scoring drive to lead 28-10 at halftime.
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