Clemson Football: 5 New CFB Playoff Opponents the Tigers could face

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SAN DIEGO, CA – DECEMBER 28: Felton Davis III #18 and Luke Campbell #62 congratulate Damion Terry #6 of the Michigan State Spartans after he scored a rushing touchdown against the Washington State Cougars during the second half of the SDCCU Holiday Bowl at SDCCU Stadium on December 28, 2017 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

3. Michigan State Spartans

Michigan State is one of two teams out of the Big Ten that Clemson could possibly face that would be new to the Tigers.

Clemson played Ohio State, and defeated the Buckeyes 31-0, just a couple of years ago. This season, though, a lot of analysts have picked the Spartans to win that Big Ten East Division.

Michigan State is led by quarterback Brian Lewerke and a talented offensive line, as well as a powerful defense.

I don’t think they have the athletes to compete with Clemson, but it would be a fun and different opponent for the Tigers to play in the first round.

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