2019 Fiesta Bowl (December)

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2019 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
College Football Playoff Semifinal
49th Fiesta Bowl
Ohio State on offense in the 1st quarter
Clemson Tigers Ohio State Buckeyes
(13–0) (13–0)
ACC Big Ten
29 23
Head coach: 
Dabo Swinney		 Head coach: 
Ryan Day
AP
CoachesCFP
333
AP
CoachesCFP
222
1234 Total
Clemson 01478 29
Ohio State 10607 23
DateDecember 28, 2019
Season
Network
ESPN Deportes
Fiesta Bowl
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2 vs. 3 Seed CFP Semifinal Game
 < 2018 Cotton 2021 Sugar > 

The 2019 Fiesta Bowl was a college football bowl game played on December 28, 2019, played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and was broadcast by ESPN. It was the 49th edition of the Fiesta Bowl, and was one of the 2019–20 bowl games concluding the 2019 FBS football season. The Fiesta Bowl was one of two College Football Playoff semifinal games, the game featured two of the four teams selected by the College Football Playoff Selection Committee—Clemson from the ACC, and Ohio State from the Big Ten, with the winner advancing to the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship. Sponsored by Sony Interactive Entertainment via its PlayStation brand, the game was officially known as the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl.

Ohio State raced to a 16–0 lead with 7 minutes remaining in the first half, having three long drives to the red zone that were stopped by the Clemson defense. Clemson added two quick scores, within 95 seconds of each other, to cut the lead to 16-14 at halftime. The teams exchanged the lead three times throughout the second half. After Clemson scored to make it 29–23, Ohio State had one last chance to take the lead. quarterback Justin Fields led his team to the Clemson 23-yard line, but a pass meant for Chris Olave was intercepted in the endzone by Nolan Turner after a miscommunication, sealing the victory for Clemson.

With the win, Clemson advanced to the CFP National Championship where they would lose to LSU by a score of 42-25, while Ohio State's season came to an end.

Teams

This was the fourth meeting between Clemson and Ohio State. The Tigers had won each of the prior three matchups, most recently defeating Ohio State 31-0 in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl. It was also the first CFP semifinals featuring two undefeated teams.

Ohio State Buckeyes

Main article: 2019 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

Ohio State entered the 2019 season led by first year head coach Ryan Day following the retirement of head coach Urban Meyer. The Buckeyes would roll through their schedule with ease winning every game by double digits and defeated Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship Game to move to a 13–0 record. This was Ohio State's third College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinal game. The Buckeyes were 1–1 in prior CFP semifinals, their most recent appearance being a loss to Clemson in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl. Overall, Ohio State was 2–1 in prior CFP games, including their win over Oregon in the 2015 CFP National Championship. This was Ohio State's ninth appearance in the Fiesta Bowl; the Buckeyes were 5–3 in prior Fiesta Bowl games.

Clemson Tigers

Main article: 2019 Clemson Tigers football team

Clemson entered the 2019 season as the defending national champions after winning their second national championship in three seasons in 2018. Clemson like Ohio State rolled though their schedule with ease winning every game but one by double digits and defeated Virginia in the ACC Championship Game to move to 13–0. The Fiesta Bowl marked Clemson's fifth consecutive CFP semifinal appearance. The Tigers' most recent loss had been to Alabama in the CFP semifinal Sugar Bowl on January 1, 2018; their 28 consecutive victories were the most in the nation and one of longest winning streaks in FBS history.[5]

The Tigers were 3–1 in prior CFP semifinal games, most recently defeating

2018 Cotton Bowl. Including national championship contests, this was Clemson's eighth overall CFP game; they had a 5–2 record in prior CFP games, mostly recently defeating Alabama in the 2019 CFP National Championship
. This was Clemson's second appearance in the Fiesta Bowl; they defeated Ohio State in the December 2016 edition.

Game summary

J.K. Dobbins and Ohio State celebrating his first quarter touchdown.

First half

Shaun Wade immediately following his targeting penalty.

Clemson won the coin toss, and deferred possession to the second half, giving Ohio State the opening

targeting penalty. Clemson would take advantage of this penalty with a Travis Etienne touchdown rush to cut the lead to 16–7 with 2:45 remaining in the half. Ohio State would then go 3 and out, punting the ball back to Clemson. On the third play of the drive, Trevor Lawerence
would elude defenders running 67 yards for a touchdown, Clemson's second in less than 2 minutes to make the score 16–14 at the half.

Clemson starts a drive on their own 1.

Second half

The two teams exchanged punts on their opening second half drives, with Ohio State's

corner route as he believed Fields was scrambling.[6] Turner who was facing Fields was able to track the ball for an easy interception in the end zone, all but ending the game. On the next play Clemson would take a knee to end the game 29–23 and advance to the National Championship
.

College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 3 Clemson 0 14 7829
No. 2 Ohio State 10 6 0723

at State Farm Stadium • Glendale, Arizona

Game information
First Quarter
  • (12:03) OHST – Blake Haubeil 21 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 2:57; Ohio State 3–0)
  • (8:35) OHST – J. K. Dobbins 68 yard rush, Blake Haubeil kick (Drive: 1 play, 68 yards, 0:09; Ohio State 10–0)
Second Quarter
  • (14:11) OHST – Blake Haubeil 22 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:42; Ohio State 13–0)
  • (7:20) OHST – Blake Haubeil 33 yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 70 yards, 4:55; Ohio State 16–0)
  • (2:45) CLEM – Travis Etienne 8 yard rush, B.T. Potter kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:35; Ohio State 16–7)
  • (1:10) CLEM – Trevor Lawrence 67 yard rush, B.T. Potter kick (Drive: 5 plays, 83 yards, 0:45; Ohio State 16–14)
Third Quarter
  • (7:54) CLEM – Trevor Lawrence 53 yard pass to Travis Etienne, B.T. Potter kick (Drive: 7 plays, 99 yards, 2:45; Clemson 21–16)
Fourth Quarter
  • (11:46) OSU – Justin Fields 23 yard pass to Chris Olave, Blake Haubeil kick (Drive: 13 plays, 84 yards, 4:52; Ohio State 23–21)
  • (1:49) CLEM – Trevor Lawrence 34 yard pass to Travis Etienne, 2-point pass good (Drive: 4 plays, 94 yards, 1:18; Clemson 29–23)
Justin Fields attempting a pass in the second quarter.

Statistics

Statistics CLEM OSU
First downs 21 28
Plays–yards 62–417 85–516
Rushes–yards 29–158 39–196
Passing yards 259 320
Passing: comp–att–int 18–33–0 30–46–2
Time of possession 26:33 33:27
Team Category Player Statistics
Clemson Passing Trevor Lawrence 18/33, 259 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Trevor Lawrence 16 carries, 107 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Travis Etienne 3 receptions, 98 yards, 2 TD
Ohio State Passing Justin Fields 30/46, 320 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
Rushing J. K. Dobbins 18 carries, 174 yards, 1 TD
Receiving K. J. Hill 6 receptions, 67 yards

References

  1. ^ "Clemson vs. Ohio State - Game Summary". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  2. ^ "2019-20 bowl officiating assignments". footballzebras.com. December 9, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  3. ^ Duffley, John (December 3, 2019). "Bowl Game Payouts are Practically a Small Fortune in College Football". Fan Buzz. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
  4. ^ Volner, Derek (December 29, 2019). "Ohio State vs. Clemson Draws 21.2 Million Viewers". espnpressroom.com. ESPN Press Room. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  5. Sporting News. Archived
    from the original on January 14, 2020. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  6. ^ Hass-Hill, Colin (December 29, 2019). "Ohio State's Chris Olave Takes Blame for "Mistake" Leading to Game-Ending Interception Against Clemson". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  7. ^ "2019-20 bowl officiating assignments". footballzebras.com. December 9, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.

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