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Clemson Tigers win the Fiesta Bowl in Arizona.

B-Note January 2, 2020

January 2, 2020

Greetings fellow Tigers!

The orange, purple and white confetti was raining down on Clemson Tigers in Arizona, and now we are headed to New Orleans to defend Clemson’s title as National Champions!

In this special B-Note edition, I wanted to share all the details for those traveling to watch our Tigers face the Louisiana State University Tigers on January 13 at the College Football Playoff National Championship. The Clemson Tigers are looking to clinch their third title in four years.

But first, let’s take a minute to reflect on the amazing game during the Playstation Fiesta Bowl. It was a hard-fought game by both teams, but the Tigers used a combination of determination, grit and heart to defeat Ohio State 29 – 23. The Tigers trailed the Buckeyes 16 – 0 in the first half but scored two touchdowns in the second quarter, cutting Ohio State’s lead to 16 – 14 to enter halftime. Trevor Lawrence completed 18 – 33 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns, including a 67-yard touchdown run. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields entered the game with just one interception for the season, but facing a strong Clemson defense, Fields was forced into turnovers twice during the Fiesta Bowl. The win against the Buckeyes extended the Tigers’ winning streak to 29 games.

If you’re planning to travel to New Orleans, you can find a complete list of events hosted by the Clemson Alumni Association and IPTAY here, including Welcome to New Orleans, Clemson Family Service, ONE Clemson Legends Party, and Clemson Family Tailgate. Details for all these events and tickets will be updated on the webpage as they become available. Details will also be shared through Clemson Alumni Association and IPTAY’s social media pages as well as The Echo and My Orange Update. 

Hope to CU you in New Orleans! Go Tigers!

Brian O’Rourke