Clemson Football: 5 Storylines to watch vs. Notre Dame in Cotton Bowl

SOUTH BEND, IN - NOVEMBER 10: Julian Love #27 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish tackles George Campbell #11 of the Florida State Seminoles in the second quarter of the game at Notre Dame Stadium on November 10, 2018 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SC – NOVEMBER 24: Teammates Hunter Renfrow #13 and Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers react after a play against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

2. The new guys

As many experienced veterans that Clemson football has in the CFB Playoff, there are also some new faces.

Neither Travis Etienne or Tee Higgins got much playing time last year in the loss to Alabama due to injuries.

Trevor Lawrence will be making his first start as a quarterback in the playoff. You’ll see Xavier Thomas, Justyn Ross, Derion Kendrick and several others get into the game for significant playing time.

While the Tigers will rely on their experience, those young guys may be the difference between a win and a loss.

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