Clemson Football: 5 underrated moments from the Fiesta Bowl victory

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates his teams 29-23 win over the Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: Cameron Brown #26 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is called for running into the punter against Will Spiers #48 of the Clemson Tigers in the second half during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

3. Will Spiers, in general

The performance that Will Spiers gave, especially in the first half, is one of the most underrated aspects of this game without a doubt.

Spiers punted seven times for an average of 44.9 yards per punt and had five punts downed inside the 20.

Backing Ohio State up gave Clemson’s defense an opportunity to stop the Buckeyes and the changes in field position may very well have been the difference between Ohio State scoring touchdowns on those possessions where they settled for field goals.

Spiers was also roughed on a punt in the third quarter, that resulted in Clemson getting the ball back and scoring a touchdown.

Though many overlook the punting game, Will Spiers is one of the unsung heroes for the Tigers in the Fiesta Bowl.

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