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It's true that Alabama's offense is a whole different animal now compared to the three previous groups Clemson faced.

But it's also true that the 2018 Clemson offense is totally different from the one the Crimson Tide asphyxiated last year in New Orleans.

Trevor Lawrence has been the major catalyst, of course -- similar to Tua Tagovailoa's instant impact in the second half of last year's CFP title game.

But Clemson's wideouts are so much more formidable, too. And they are going to have some chances to make high-impact plays against newcomers Patrick Surtain and Saivion Smith.