Tennessee vs Clemson in Orange Bowl: Score prediction, scouting report

The Vols (10-2) will face Clemson (11- 2) in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on Dec. 30 (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). It is Tennessee's fifth Orangebowl appearance. It has a 1-3 record with the lone win being a 17-0 victory against Oklahoma in 1939.

Clemson beat North Carolina 39-10 in the ACC Championship Game to secure an automatic spot in Orange Bowl. The Tigers went 10-2 during the regular season with both losses in November. They lost 35-14 at Notre Dame on Nov. 5 and 31-30 to South Carolina on November 26.

Clemson has a quarterback situation with Cade Klubnik and DJ Uiagalelei. Klubsnik was stellar against UNC. U iagalalei has been the starter all season, but hasn't been consistent.

Swinney commented on Tennessee's loss to South Carolina on his radio show before the Tigers lost to the Gamecocks. He later claimed his comments were to get his team's attention before facing South Carolinian.

Clemson's defensive front has been a problem for opponents all season. The Tigers rank No. 4 nationally with 40 sacks and No 2 nationally in tackles for loss. Tennessee's offensive line will have a challenge against Clemson's defense.

Tennessee and Clemson have played each other once since 1976. The last time they met in a bowl game was in the 2004 Peach Bowl. They played 12 times between 1901 and 1920.

Tennessee is going to play Clemson in the Orange Bowl. Tennessee's offense has the edge.