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WATCH: Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence connects with Justyn Ross for first TD of CFB Playoff
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The first touchdown of the College Football Playoff has been scored, and it came in impressive fashion.
In the second quarter of the Cotton Bowl, Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence connected with Justyn Ross for a 52-yard touchdown against Notre Dame. It was the first touchdown of the College Football Playoff.
The score also gave Clemson a 9-3 lead in the game.
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That pass was the 25th touchdown pass for Lawrence on the season. It was the seventh touchdown reception for Ross.
Clemson was a two-touchdown favorite against Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl.
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