Clemson Football: 5 stats that will determine the outcome of the Natty

Clemson Football: 5 stats that will determine the outcome of the National Championship

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers runs for a 62 yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Tee Higgins #5 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after catching a 19 yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

2. Time of possession

Clemson won the time of possession battle against Notre Dame (32:54).

I think this game will be determined by which offense is able to stay on the field longer…shocker right?

The more the offense is able to stay on the field, the more the defense wears down. Clemson needs to keep Tua off the field for as long as they can and continue to allow the defense to rest.

Explosive plays will also be a big factor in this one.

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