Clemson Tigers star running back Phil Mafah will be a major x-factor in the College Football Playoff against the Texas Longhorns.
were able to overcome some long odds over the last few weeks and were able to snag a spot in the College Football Playoff after winning the ACC Championship in a matchup against thePenn State Nittany LionsThe SEC runner-ups are a talented squad that will present quite a challenge to the Tigers when they face off in two weeks.
Texas has suffered two losses this season, both to Georgia. The Bulldogs were able to get the job done because they were opportunistic and played aggressively, forcing turnovers. Slowing down the run will be key for that unit. The onus is going to fall on Mafah to carry the load in the running game as backup Jay Haynes may not be available. He was carted off the field with an injury against SMU and his availability is in question.
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