Clemson, undefeated and the reigning college football champions, returns to the national championship game for the second year in a row. This year, they’re up against LSU, which is also coming off an undefeated season. The teams will meet in New Orleans on Monday to vie for the title. Check out all of The Ringer’s coverage of the game and its lead-up here.
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January 14, 2020
The Magic of LSU and the Perfect College Football Season
Joe Burrow and Ed Orgeron just capped a run for the ages with a national championship. Nothing in their past suggested this was possible—until the brilliance of this quarterback, this coach, this city, and this team became inevitable.
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January 13, 2020
The College Football Playoff Title Game Is a Battle Between Destiny and Dynasty
LSU can cap one of the most magical seasons in recent memory. Clemson can establish itself as an all-time powerhouse in a sport defined by them. Who wins Monday night?
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January 13, 2020
Joe Burrow and the Promise of Transcendence
Monday’s national championship is LSU’s biggest game in nearly a decade. It’s also a chance at transcendence for a quarterback, a city, and a fan base.
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January 10, 2020
Matt Leinart on Clemson-LSU, Title Games, and Gym Stories
Russillo is joined by 2004 Heisman-winning QB to discuss the CFP national championship matchup between Clemson and LSU
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January 10, 2020
Down the Bayou, Ed Orgeron’s Hometown Roots for an LSU Title
LSU plays Clemson on Monday in New Orleans for the college football national championship. About 60 miles away, at the southern tip of Louisiana, residents of Larose celebrate their native son.
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January 8, 2020
NFL Playoffs Divisional Round, NCAA Championship, and Geoff Schwartz
Cousin Sal and the Degenerate Trifecta give their picks for the LSU-Clemson national title game