Clemson Football: 5 Bold Predictions vs. Notre Dame in Cotton Bowl

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) /

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5. The DL stuffs the Notre Dame rushing attack

With Dexter Lawrence seemingly out due to suspension for this game, some may expect the Clemson defensive line to struggle.

Struggle may not be the right word, but certainly take a step backwards.

The Tigers will still have Austin Bryant, Clelin Ferrell and Christian Wilkins on that line and you’ll have the addition of more snaps for Albert Huggins and Nyles Pinckney.

I think those guys step up and play out of their mind.

Clemson is going to shut down that Notre Dame rushing attack even with Dexter Lawrence’s presence and it’s going to be impressive.

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