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Over 90 percent of money placed on national title game is on LSU
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Dabo Swinney may have just found himself some new bulletin board material. Not that Clemson really needs it, or anything.
According to ESPN’s David Payne Purdum, 93 percent of money placed on the national title game between LSU and Clemson has been placed on LSU at the William Hill U.S. Sports Book. LSU is currently a 5.5-point favorite over Clemson. Both teams are 14-0 this season.
As of last night at @WilliamHillUS books around the nation, 93% of the money that has been bet on the national title game point spread was on LSU.
— David Payne Purdum (@DavidPurdum) January 3, 2020
LSU dismantled Oklahoma in the Peach Bowl, one of the two College Football Playoff semifinal games. The Tigers racked up nearly 700 yards of total offense in a 63-28 win over the Sooners.
Clemson had a much more challenging time with Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl, falling behind 16-0 before making a furious comeback to win the game. The Tigers scored 21-straight points in the second and third quarters, and used a late touchdown in the fourth quarter to register a 29-23 win over the Buckeyes.
Clemson has won 29 straight games.
The national championship game is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 13 and will start at 8 p.m. ET. The game will air on ESPN.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB