2019 Fiesta Bowl (December)

The 2019 Fiesta Bowl was a college football bowl game played on December 28, 2019 and broadcast by ESPN. It was the 49th edition of the Fiesta Bowl, and was one of the 2019–20 bowl games concluding the 2019 FBS football season. The Fiesta Bowl was one of two College Football Playoff semifinal games, with the winner advancing to the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship. Sponsored by Sony Interactive Entertainment via its PlayStation brand, the game was officially known as the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl.

2019 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
College Football Playoff Semifinal
49th Fiesta Bowl
Ohio State on offense
Clemson Tigers Ohio State Buckeyes
(13–0) (13–0)
ACC Big Ten
29 23
Head coach: 
Dabo Swinney		 Head coach: 
Ryan Day
APCoachesCFP
333
APCoachesCFP
222
1234 Total
Clemson 01478 29
Ohio State 10607 23
DateDecember 28, 2019
Season2019
StadiumState Farm Stadium
LocationGlendale, Arizona
MVPTrevor Lawrence (QB, Clemson)
Chad Smith (LB, Clemson)
FavoriteClemson by 2.5[1]
National anthemThe dancing Class of lafayette academy
RefereeKen Williamson (SEC)[2]
Halftime showClemson University Tiger Band
Ohio State University Marching Band
Attendance71,330
PayoutUS$6,000,000[3]
United States TV coverage
NetworkESPN and ESPN Radio
AnnouncersESPN: Chris Fowler (play-by-play)
Kirk Herbstreit (analyst)
Maria Taylor and Tom Rinaldi (sideline)
ESPN Radio: Sean Kelley, Barrett Jones, Ian Fitzsimmons
Nielsen ratings11.1 (21.2 million viewers)[4]
International TV coverage
NetworkESPN Deportes

Ohio State raced to a 16–0 lead with 7 minutes in the first half, having three long drives to the red zone that were stopped by the Clemson defense. Clemson added two quick scores, within 1:35 of each other, to pull within 2 before halftime. The teams exchanged the lead three times throughout the second half. After Clemson scored to make it 29–23, Ohio State had one last chance to take the lead. Quarterback Justin Fields led his team to the Clemson 23-yard line, but a pass meant for Chris Olave was intercepted in the endzone after a miscommunication.

With the loss, Ohio State fell to 0–4 against Clemson, which it had last played in 2016, losing 31–0 in a shutout.

College Football Playoff
Semifinals Championship
December 28 – Peach Bowl
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
  1   LSU 63  
  4   Oklahoma 28   January 13 – National Championship
Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans
 
      1   LSU 42
December 28 – Fiesta Bowl
State Farm Stadium, Glendale		     3   Clemson 25
 
  2   Ohio State 23
  3   Clemson 29  

Teams

This was the fourth meeting between Clemson and Ohio State. The Tigers had won each of the prior three matchups, most recently the 2016 Fiesta Bowl.

Ohio State Buckeyes
Main article: 2019 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

Ohio State entered the game with a 13–0 record, after defeating Wisconsin in the Big Ten Championship Game. This was Ohio State's third College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinal game. The Buckeyes were 1–1 in prior CFP semifinals, their most recent appearance being a loss to Clemson in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl. Overall, Ohio State was 2–1 in prior CFP games, including their win over Oregon in the 2015 CFP National Championship. This was Ohio State's ninth appearance in the Fiesta Bowl; the Buckeyes are 5–3 in prior Fiesta Bowl games.

Clemson Tigers
Main article: 2019 Clemson Tigers football team
Trevor Lawrence Preparing to receive a Clemson snap in the 2nd half.

Clemson also entered the game with a 13–0 record, coming off a win over Virginia in the ACC Championship Game. This was Clemson's fifth CFP semifinal appearance. The Tigers were 3–1 in prior CFP semifinal games, most recently defeating Notre Dame in the 2018 Cotton Bowl. Including national championship contests, this was Clemson's eighth overall CFP game; they had a 5–2 record in prior CFP games, mostly recently defeating Alabama in the 2019 CFP National Championship. This was Clemson's second appearance in the Fiesta Bowl; they defeated Ohio State in the December 2016 edition.

Game summary


College Football Playoff Semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl
1 2 34Total
No. 3 Clemson 0 14 7829
No. 2 Ohio State 10 6 0723

at State Farm Stadium • Glendale, Arizona

Game information
First Quarter
  • (12:03) OHST – Blake Haubeil 21 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 71 yards, 2:57; Ohio State 3–0)
  • (8:35) OHST – J. K. Dobbins 68 yard rush, Blake Haubeil kick (Drive: 1 play, 68 yards, 0:09; Ohio State 10–0)
Second Quarter
  • (14:11) OHST – Blake Haubeil 22 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:42; Ohio State 13–0)
  • (7:20) OHST – Blake Haubeil 33 yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 70 yards, 4:55; Ohio State 16–0)
  • (2:45) CLEM – Travis Etienne 8 yard rush, B.T. Potter kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:35; Ohio State 16–7)
  • (1:10) CLEM – Trevor Lawrence 67 yard rush, B.T. Potter kick (Drive: 5 plays, 83 yards, 0:45; Ohio State 16–14)
Third Quarter
  • (7:54) CLEM – Trevor Lawrence 53 yard pass to Travis Etienne, B.T. Potter kick (Drive: 7 plays, 99 yards, 2:45; Clemson 21–16)
Fourth Quarter
  • (11:46) OSU – Justin Fields 23 yard pass to Chris Olave, Blake Haubeil kick (Drive: 13 plays, 84 yards, 4:52; Ohio State 23–21)
  • (1:49) CLEM – Trevor Lawrence 34 yard pass to Travis Etienne, 2-point pass good (Drive: 4 plays, 94 yards, 1:18; Clemson 29–23)

Statistics
J.K. Dobbins celebrating his first quarter touchdown


StatisticsCLEMOHST
First downs2128
Plays–yards62–41785–516
Rushes–yards29–15839–196
Passing yards259320
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–33–030–46–2
Time of possession26:3333:27
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassingTrevor Lawrence18/33, 259 yards, 2 TD
RushingTrevor Lawrence16 carries, 107 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTravis Etienne3 receptions, 98 yards, 2 TD
Ohio StatePassingJustin Fields30/46, 320 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
RushingJ. K. Dobbins18 carries, 174 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingK. J. Hill6 receptions, 67 yards

References
  1. "Clemson vs. Ohio State - Game Summary". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  2. "2019-20 bowl officiating assignments". footballzebras.com. December 9, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  3. Duffley, John (2019-12-03). "Bowl Game Payouts are Practically a Small Fortune in College Football". Fan Buzz. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  4. Volner, Derek (December 29, 2019). "Ohio State vs. Clemson Draws 21.2 Million Viewers". espnpressroom.com. ESPN Press Room. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
  5. "2019-20 bowl officiating assignments". footballzebras.com. December 9, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
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