This is a very good example of listening to what the oddsmakers tell you and using their intel against them. Since 2010 there have been seven times and undefeated team was an underdog in the postseason to a team with at least one loss. The chalk has covered all seven times. The average line was -3.6 with the average margin of victory 18.7 points per game.

Clemson has a one-man offense, while Oklahoma is as balanced as any offense as any team in years. Overall, DeShaun Watson is responsible for 66 percent of Clemon total offensive yards (passing and rushing combined). That will catch up to them against a qualify foe.

The Sooners are the only team in the country to rate in the top 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency. They are much more balanced with excellent passing and ground game.

The Sooners are better on both sides of the ball and the only edge Clemson has it at QB, but that margin is less than the media coverage would lead one to believe.