5 reasons Clemson will be ‘fairytale crushers’ vs. LSU

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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: K’Von Wallace #12 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 Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

2. Under Pressure

I don’t think Joe Burrow will struggle with the spotlight shining bright on him. I don’t think you’ll see LSU come out scared or timid early on.

That being said, I think the pressure of this game is going to be too much for the SEC Tigers when it’s all said and done.

What am I talking about?

LSU is going to have the crowd advantage. While that normally is a ‘plus,’ in a game like this, it could actually backfire in Clemson’s favor. As the game progresses- especially if Clemson gets a lead- we could see more pressure to make a play start to build on the LSU sideline.

That could lead to a turnover, a defensive mistake or momentary lapse that gives Swinney’s team an advantage. It seemed to happen with Ohio State and it very well could be the case with LSU.

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