THE SKINNY

No. 2 Clemson (14-0) vs. No. 1 Alabama (14-0) at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, 5 p.m. Line: Alabama by 5 1/2. Series: Alabama leads 14-3.

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

The winner of the fourth straight playoff meeting between the Tigers and Tide will be the first major college football team in the poll era,

starting with the AP poll in 1936, to finish 15-0.

KEY MATCHUP

Clemson’s defensive line, led by All-Americans Clelin

Ferrell and Christian Wilkins, vs. Alabama’s offensive line, led by All-American OT Jonah Williams and second-team All-American C Ross Pierschbacher. The Tigers are a key man down,

with defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence suspended for failing an NCAA PED test. Still, they have enough talent to make things uncomfortable for Alabama.