Clemson advanced past Oklahoma without too many issues to reach the College Football Playoff final.
The Clemson Tigers struggled early on, but got past Oklahoma by a score of 37-17 to advance to the College Football Playoff final. They will face the winner of Cotton Bowl between Alabama and Michigan State.
Big Pounding by Clemson in the second half. Whoever wins the Cotton Bowl must stop Dashaun Watson to claim the trophy
— Sports Fanatic (@TheeSportsSwami) January 1, 2016
Some fans thought the first of two semifinal games was a snooze, while others are left asking questions.
That game was a snoozer. Literally fell asleep. #clemson #oklahoma
— Sajid A. Khan (@thesajidakhan) January 1, 2016
A subpar performance and he has lots to answer for, but a serious question: Why is only a big game when Bob Stoops loses it?
— MikeSherman (@MikeSherman) January 1, 2016
Clemson questions for title game: Will Shaq Lawson be healthy? How will young OL stack up vs MSU/Bama front? Will Watson be sharper?
— Travis Haney (@travhaney) January 1, 2016
Many thought Clemson was overrated and now the joke is on them.
Lol at all the people who thought #Clemson was overrated.
— Brian Neal (@brianneal23) January 1, 2016
The ACC chants were loud and clear after Clemson won the game.
With the win, Dabo Swinney got a nice holiday bonus. Swinney could get even more money by winning the College Football Playoff final.
Tonight's Clemson win gives Dabo Swinney, who made $3.31 million this year, a $400,000 bonus.
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) January 1, 2016
With win over #Oklahoma #Clemson coach Dabo Swinney gets a $400,000 bonus and can get an additional $100,000 bonus with win in final
— Robert Raiola, CPA (@SportsTaxMan) January 1, 2016
It appears Clemson fans jumped the gun and decided to sing “We are the Champions” after the Orange Bowl win. They are Orange Bowl champions, but the bigger prize is lifting the trophy after winning in the final, so fans may want to curb the enthusiasm until then.
Why is Clemson playing "we are the champions"
— Jack Riley (@Jackofallfades8) January 1, 2016
Why is "We Are The Champions" being played?! Semifinal champion! Lol.
— Jeremy Pond (@JeremyPond) January 1, 2016
In the end, Clemson steam rolled over Oklahoma and showed the world why they deserved the number one seed in the College Football Playoff. Now the fans can sing “We Are The Champions” for a few more hours as the Tigers won their final game of 2015 and look to win their first game of 2016 in a week and a half from now.
Don’t underestimate the Tigers. They are ready to roll in the College Football Playoff no matter who they will be facing.