The game matched the undefeated and number 1 overall team in the nation, the Clemson Tigers, against the 1 loss Oklahoma Sooners.

In their 4th game, they faced the undefeated and 6th ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish, with both teams having playoff aspirations.

The Tigers then won 4 more games to finally reach the number 1 ranking in all of the polls, just in time for a huge matchup with the defending ACC Champions, the Florida State Seminoles.

Oklahoma began their season hoping to improve from their 8–5 record from last year and also an annihilation in the Russel Athletic Bowl against Clemson.

The game started off with a long Oklahoma drive that ended with a Samaje Perine 1-yard touchdown that put the Sooners up 7–0.

The teams then exchanged punts, and then Clemson had a long drive that ended with a field goal, which brought the score to 7–3.

With 2:17 remaining, Oklahoma drove down the length of the field to score a touchdown, which gave the Sooners a one-point lead.

Oklahoma had several opportunities to score in the red zone, however the pass was intercepted, giving Clemson room to run out the clock.

After close to 10 scoreless minutes in the 4th quarter, Clemson shut out Oklahoma in the second half, giving the Tigers a spot in the 2016 National Championship Game in Glendale, Arizona, against the Alabama Crimson Tide.