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What coaches are saying about Clemson-Ohio State

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Coaches who have faced Clemson and Ohio State reach two conclusions about the teams.

1. Both belong in the College Football Playoff because of signature wins, established quarterbacks, shrewd coaching and elite talent.

2. Both are vulnerable in not-so-subtle places.

Opposing coaches can't agree on which team will win Saturday night in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl and earn the right to face Alabama or Washington for the national title. Each argument for Clemson is offset by an equally compelling case for Ohio State.

Here's a look at how coaches say the Tigers and Buckeyes should attack each other heading into their showdown at University of Phoenix Stadium.