Highlights
FINAL
The game is over! In a great night for Justin Fields, Ohio State defeats Clemson in the Sugar Bowl by a score of 49-28. Now, the Buckeyes will face Alabama next week in the NCAA National Final.
4Q | 1:30
Intercepted! Lawrence is intercepted while looking for his receivers in the end zone.
4Q | 7:43
Trevor Lawrence is stopped at 4th&8.
4Q | 10:42
Great pass from Lawrence for Powell to escape to the end zone. The extra point is good and Clemson approaches on the score 49-28.
4Q | 10:42
TOUCHDOWN CLEMSON TIGERS!
4Q | 14:03
Another deep pass from Fields to get his sixth touchdown pass of the night. The extra point is good and it's already Ohio State 49-21 beating Clemson.
4Q | 14:03
TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE!
3Q | 1:07
Fields is stopped behind the line of scrimmage. Clemson's defense does not allow them to get points off the fumble from their QB.
3Q | 3:53
Trevor Lawrence is stopped behind the line of scrimmage and also releases the ball. First down for Ohio State.
3Q | 4:24
Great pass from Lawrence and the Tigers are already on the Ohio field.
3Q | 4:55
Great deep pass from Justin Fields over 50 yards for Olave to score 6 more points for the Buckeyes. The extra point is good and Ohio wins 42-21.
3Q | 4:55
TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE!
3Q | 7:56
The Tigers take advantage of the interception to score points and get closer on the scoreboard. The extra is good and the score is 35-21.
3Q | 7:56
TOUCHDOWN CLEMSON TIGERS!
3Q | 8:13
First and goal for Clemson.
3Q | 9:00
Clemson is already in the Ohio State field.
3Q | 12:00
Intercepted! Justin Fields threw a pass into the end zone and Clemson's defense got the ball.
3Q | 13:30
The Buckeyes in the red zone.
3Q | 15:00
Start the second half!
Half time
Finish the first half! Clemson started the game aggressively but Ohio State has managed to score three consecutive unanswered chances.
2Q | 0:11
Again the connection between Fields and Ruckerd works for one more touchdown for the Buckeyes. The extra point is good and the score is 35-14.
2Q | 0:11
TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE!
2Q | 0:20
The Buckeyes in the red zone.
2Q | 4:00
Again Clemson is going to clear the ball.
2Q | 5:12
After the hit received, Justin Fields returns to the game to give a great touchdown pass. The extra is good and the Buckeyes win 28-14 in New Orleans.
2Q | 5:12
TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE!
2Q | 5:49
Skalsi is disqualified from the game after a blow to Justin Fields' ribs.
2Q | 6:38
Trey Sermon is stopped behind the line of scrimmage.
2Q | 9:38
Clemson delivers the ball after three plays.
2Q | 10:35
Great pass from Fields to Jeremey Ruckert in the end zone and the Buckeyes take the lead for the first time in the game. The extra point is good and the score is 21-14 for Ohio State.
2Q | 10:35
TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE!
2Q | 11:30
Ohio State in red zone.
1Q | 13:20
The Buckeyes are approaching midfield.
1Q | 1:36
Great pass from Fields for Farrell to score the second touchdown for Ohio. The extra point is good and the score is tied at 14-14.
1Q | 1:36
TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE!
1Q | 3:27
Great pass by Justin Fields to Wilson and Ohio State achieves the first and goal quickly.
1Q | 5:01
Another touchdown for Clemson, this time it was Travis Etienne to return the lead to the Tigers. The extra point is good and the score is 7-14 for Clemson.
1Q | 5:01
TOUCHDOWN CLEMSON TIGERS!
1Q | 5:33
1st&goal for Clemson.
1Q | 7:59
Trey Sermon escapes to the end zone for the Ohio State touchdown. The extra point is good and the game is tied 7-7.
1Q | 7:59
TOUCHDOWN OHIO STATE!
1Q | 9:19
Clemson fails to move the chains in his second offensive series and will have to give up the ball.
1Q | 10:13
Clemson's defense manages to stop Ohio State in three plays.
TOUCHDOWN CLEMSON
This was the first touchdown of the match.
TOUCHDOWN TIGERS!
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) January 2, 2021
Best arm talent in the country... and he'll also outrun your defense. 😉#Trevor4Heisman puts the Tigers on the board first!
That opening drive? 82 yards on 8 plays.
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1Q | 12:10
Great offensive series by Clemson culminating in a personal touchdown by Trevor Lawrence. The extra point is good and the Tigers start with a 0-7 lead.
1Q | 12:10
TOUHCDOWN CLEMSON TIGERS!
1Q | 13:00
First and goal for Clemson after a great pass from Lawrence and better reception from Powell.
1Q | 13:50
Clemson is already on Ohio territory after three plays.
1Q | 14:40
Clemson starts with a reversible play for 8 yards.
1Q | 15:00
Start the game!
The toss
Ohio State wins the toss and decides to receive the ball in the second half.
Breaking News
In the other semi-final, Alabama beat Notre Dame by a score of 31-14 in the Rose Bowl to advance to the NCAA National Final.
Trevor Lawrence
The man who will be in the spotlight tonight: Trevor Lawrence.
The field is ready
This is what the Mercedes-Benz Arena looks like a few minutes before the start of the game.
Road to the final
The winner of this semifinal will face the winner of the game between Alabama and Notre Dame in the national final.
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Channels for Ohio State vs Clemson online and live
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Clemson Key Player
Trevor Lawrence, QB: the most wanted player by more than one NFL team for the next season. Lawrence has completed 198 of 286 passes for over 2,700 yards and 22 touchdowns.
Ohio State Key Player
Justin Fields, QB: Ohio State's #1 has completed 119 of 164 passes this season. He has scored 15 touchdowns and only 5 interceptions.
The Stadium
The match will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, located in New Orleans.
The Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
Clemson
The Tigers finished the season with a 10-1 record. Their only loss was to Notre Dame, the team that will play in the other NCAA semifinal.
Ohio State
The Buckeyes only played six games during the season but their powerful offense allowed them to finish in the top positions of the championship.
Welcome to minute by minute coverage of the 2021 NCAA Semifinal Sugar Bowl: Ohio State vs Clemson!
My name is Carlos Avilés and I’ll be your host for this game. We will provide you with all the information on VAVEL. Kick off time: 8:00pm ET.