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College Football Playoff: Alabama, Clemson, Ohio St., Notre Dame
Alabama will play Notre Dame, and Clemson will play Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

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Alabama will play Notre Dame, and Clemson will play Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

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