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Clemson Football: 3 Takeaways from Tigers trouncing of Louisville

By Justin Heisey

CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 03: The Clemson Tigers run onto the field prior to their game against the Louisville Cardinals at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SC - NOVEMBER 03: The Clemson Tigers run onto the field prior to their game against the Louisville Cardinals at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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1. Clemson is the only team that can contend with Alabama

Alabama is the undisputed No. 1 team in college football this season. Their offense is firing on all cylinders, their defense is trending in the right direction, and, most importantly, they have Tua Tagovailoa. Alabama could lose later tonight to LSU and still make the college football playoff without having to play in the SEC championship because they are simply that good.

Clemson and Alabama have given us three incredible showdowns and it’s building to that once again this season given how both teams are playing. Clemson’s play over the past several weeks only gives the CFP decision board more confidence in their top-two ranking. The Tigers offense is based mostly on the ground and proved against Florida State and NC State that if you devote your defensive front to the run then they will throw all over you with Trevor Lawrence.

dark. Next. Projected CFB Playoff Ranks after Week 10

No matter where Clemson or Alabama are ranked within the top four of the College Football Playoff rankings, their matchup will live up to their first two meetings in the playoff and will ultimately decide the winner once again.

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