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Matt Connolly

Clemson arrives for Fiesta Bowl. 5 storylines to watch as Tigers prep for Ohio State

PHOENIX, Ariz. _ Clemson arrived in Phoenix for the Fiesta Bowl on Sunday evening, six days before the Tigers face Ohio State with a spot in the national title game on the line.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney spoke shortly after the Tigers landed in Phoenix and announced that the entire team made the trip and is ready to go for the College Football Playoff semifinal game. Last year when the Tigers landed in Dallas for the Cotton Bowl, Swinney announced that three players were suspended after failing drug tests. There's no such drama this year.

Clemson held its first practice in Arizona on Monday as the Tigers continue to prepare for the Buckeyes. Here are five storylines to watch this week leading up to Saturday's game:

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