Clemson’s defense could not contain Ohio State during Friday night’s Sugar Bowl, and quarterback Justin Fields revealed the Buckeyes used one simple adjustment to thwart Tigers defensive coordinator Brent Venables. Ohio State, which prefers a no-huddle offense sometimes, noticeably huddled up more than usual in the College Football Playoff semifinal game. After Ohio State’s 49–28 win, reporters asked Fields if the decision was in response to Clemson’s regular sign swiping. “Yeah, we just didn’t want them stealing our signals,” Fields said, via 247Sports. “And that’s pretty much why we huddled up a little bit more than we usually do.” Earlier this season, Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde explored how Clemson has mastered stealing an opponent’s offensive signals, which is legal. While the Tigers’ methods weren’t exactly a secret in college football, opposing teams hadn’t openly addressed it. Clemson’s steal-signing skills are possible due to its large staff that can allocate time and…
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