Clemson Football: 5 underrated moments from the Fiesta Bowl victory

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: J.K. Dobbins #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs the ball against the Clemson Tigers in the first 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 Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

1. Tanner Muse shoestring tackle

If you’ve watched the game back at all, you’ve noticed what probably was the most underrated play in the entire game.

J.K. Dobbins had already broken off one big run for a touchdown and it looked as if he was going have another.

That’s when Tanner Muse chased the All-American from behind and came away with a shoestring tackle inside the Clemson 10-yard line.

May not have been a "highlight" but you win championships because of plays like this...

Tanner Muse hustles and runs down J.K. Dobbins to prevent a touchdown and then the Tigers D holds OSU to a field goal.

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Ohio State was already up 10-0 and would’ve gone up 17-0 before the end of the first quarter had it not been for Muse’s hustle.

Instead, he made the tackles and the Buckeyes eventually were forced to kick a field goal.

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Though that play wasn’t regarded so highly in the moment, looking back shows just how important it was that Muse didn’t give up and made what very well could be considered a game-saving tackle in the first quarter.

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