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Updated post bowls.

GG Emperor. Very unhappy with the disparity in penalties.

The Orange Bowl is here and both Notre Dame and Clemson are looking to finish on a high note. Clemson is coming off back to back losses to South Carolina and in the ACC Championship game to Virginia. Notre Dame is coming off a loss to Alabama. Clemson feeds off their defense and hopes their offense doesn't turn the ball over. Notre Dame relies on their efficient offense and hopes their defense doesn't give up too many big plays. Last Meeting: This is the first meeting between these two schools. What a win means for Notre Dame: After 2 sub par seasons, the Irish have made themselves relevant again on the national stage. A loss would still land them at 8-5 which has them trending in the right direction but a win would give them a fourth win over a ranked team this year. Beating a program like Clemson would give a huge boost to this team going forward to next season. What a win means for Clemson: The Tigers started the season ranked #4 and haven't lived up to expectations. A win here would get them to 10 wins which would be a great season for most schools. Jamel Armstrong and the offense have struggled to find an identity but a win would be a boost to his confidence heading into his senior season. Key Offensive Players: Notre Dame QB Owen Sorenson - 196 for 303, 2,570 yards, 21 TDS, 8 Ints RB Kalei Keil - 285 carries, 1,374 yards, 13 TDs TE Jonas Grover - 41 receptions, 577 yards, 6 TDs Clemson QB Jamel Armstrong - 248 for 438, 2,769 yards, 20 TDs, 18 Ints RB Timmy Mark - 248 carries, 999 yards, 11 TDS WR Josiah McCray - 64 receptions, 836 yards, 9 TDs Key Defensive Players: Notre Dame DE Eric Samuels - 46 tackles, 10.0 sacks CB Antonio Early - 14 tackles, 5 interceptions ILB Cameron Spiller - 40 tackles, 1 sack, 2 interceptions Clemson DE Glenn Thorpe - 34 tackles, 9.5 sacks CB Malachi Douglas - 13 tackles, 5 interceptions ILB Omar Trotter - 52 tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH ORANGE BOWL CLEMSON TIGERS 8-4 Record 9-4 Independent Conference ACC 24 Ranking 25 NOTRE DAME OFFENSE CLEMSON 31.0 Points / Game 24.5 367.25 Total Yards / Game 297.35 214.17 Passing Yards / Game 213.00 153.08 Rushing Yards / Game 84.35 5.39 Offensive Line 6.56 17 Sacks Allowed 15 40.43% 3rd Down % 29.70% 1-1 4th Downs 0-1 NOTRE DAME DEFENSE CLEMSON 25.8 Points / Game 21.1 333.66 Total Yards / Game 290.77 246.33 Passing Yards / Game 192.46 87.33 Rushing Yards / Game 98.31 13 Interceptions 13 1 Fumbles Recovered 0 24 Sacks 25 NOTRE DAME TEAM CLEMSON +4 Turnover Margin -5 6.42 Penalties / Game 7.31 53.67 Penalty Yards / Game 63.31 238 Punt Return Yards 305 200 Kick Return Yards 234 44.04 Punting Average 39.56 41-41 Extra Points 36-36 23-24 Field Goals 23-28 Prediction: Notre Dame 23 Clemson 17

$1,050 - National Championship Game: Penn St (-3)

$350 - Orlando Bowl: Oklahoma (+6.5)

How do the Independents go about getting a commissioner?

$100 - Blind National Championship: Total Rushing Touchdowns - Over 2 Free Match Bet: $100 - Pittsburgh (+4)

$200 Las Vegas Bowl: Nevada (-13.5) $200 Tampa Bowl: Alabama (+1.5)

$200 - Music City Bowl: Louisville (+5)

$100 Armed Forces Bowl: SMU (-2.5) $100 Military Bowl: Army (+13.5)

Nice work @Hagan! Good to see those kids accomplish the first bowl win in school history. The program came a long way since I first got there. Keep up the good work.

$150 Charlotte Bowl: South Carolina (-1.5)

$100 Hawai'i Bowl: Hawai'i (+1)

$100 - Liberty Bowl: Vanderbilt (-4.5)

$250 - Bay Area Bowl: Washington State (-4)