Clemson vs Notre Dame 12/29/18 - Cotton Bowl - CFB Picks & Predictions

The #3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (12 - 0) are putting their perfect season on the line this week with a game against the #2 Clemson Tigers (13 - 0). The Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic will be played at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX where both teams will be showcasing perfect seasons as they seek to cement them in style.

Clemson and Notre Dame are both top-tier teams that exemplify quick-hitting offense with hard-hitting defense. Clemson will be favored in this matchup but anything can happen in a Bowl game.

Notre Dame will be taking the field with a team that was never really tested during the regular season. Notre Dame averaged 34 PPG on offense this past season while racking up over 450 yards from scrimmage per game. Notre Dame is surrendering just 17 PPG on defense and the Fighting Irish will have to stick to their guns to stay competitive in this game. Clemson will be looking to protect their favored status by scoring a big win. Clemson averaged 45 PPG on offense this past season while putting up almost 530 total yards from scrimmage per game. Clemson is paced by the play of big back Travis Etienne (1,463 yards, 21 TDs). If Etienne can get rolling downfield he'll be a tough player to stop in this game. Clemson has the firepower to put Notre Dame to bed if they can come out on fire.