Unexpected Underdogs Poised to Shake Up College Football Playoff First Round: Who Will Defy the Odds?
The Texas defensive line is nasty, with a handful of players who have developed into real stars as this season has gone on. Edge rushers Coin Simmons and Barryn Sorrell have combined for 20.0 adjusted sacks. Hybrid lineman Vernon Broughton has chipped in another 10.0. Edge Trey Moore has 7.0. Tackle Alfred Collins is one of the best run-stuffers in the country, with an 18.2% run disruption rate all on his own to lead the team.
The Clemson defense can play, and Texas has had its own run-blocking issues (and running back injury issues) all year. It won’t surprise anyone if Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker sacks Ewers a few times, particularly with Texas star tackle Kelvin Banks coming off an injury.

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