Ohio State turns tables on Clemson with big win in Sugar Bowl The third College Football Playoff semifinal matchup between Clemson and Ohio State turned out very differently than the first two. After two losses to the Tigers, the Buckeyes prevailed Friday in the Sugar Bowl 49-28 to set up a showdown with Alabama in the national championship game on Jan. 11.  Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields outplayed counterpart Trevor Lawrence, throwing for six touchdowns to lead an offensive explosion that left the Clemson defense bewildered.