Science fiction excels at conjuring all manners of apocalyptic clashes, from Godzilla vs. the Smog Monster to prequels and sequels of every sort. College football deals in reality, but its Playoff semifinal between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 3 Clemson will delve into the realm where imagination, athleticism and competition collide in a cataclysmic match-up that could tilt the outcome of the Dec. 28 Fiesta Bowl. What transpires when OSU defensive end Chase Young, whose dreadlocks and dominance of enemy opponents have christened him with the nickname Predator, meets Clemson offensive tackle Jackson Carman, whose uncommon agility at 6’6″ and 328 pounds make him a unicorn at his position, will solve a significant mystery in this seemingly-even pairing of 13-0 unbeatens. The Buckeyes’ and Clemson’s defensive numbers are so similar—within a few yards per game and within less than three points allowed per-game—that whichever unit can best affect the…
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