Today, the College Football Playoff made a significant announcement. The 12th-seeded Clemson Tigers are set to face the fifth-seeded Texas Longhorns in the First Round of the playoff. This will take place in Austin, Texas at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 21. It marks Clemson's seventh all-time berth in the College Football Playoff, a remarkable feat that showcases their dominance in college football.

Accomplishments and Statistics

Clemson's seven all-time College Football Playoff berths are the second-most in the nation since the format's inception in 2014, trailing only Alabama with eight. This demonstrates their consistent performance and ability to make it to the highest stage of college football.In addition, Clemson has an impressive bowl streak that extends to 20 years. This is the longest streak in the ACC and the fourth-longest in the country. Their 20-year streak dates back to their Champs Sports Bowl win against Colorado in 2005. Even though they didn't make a bowl appearance in 2004, they have been bowl eligible in 26 consecutive seasons since a 1999 appearance in the Peach Bowl.Under Head Coach Dabo Swinney, Clemson has a remarkable 12-8 record in bowl games. They have a 6-4 mark in College Football Playoff play, with Swinney's 12 bowl wins setting an ACC record. His six College Football Playoff victories are the most among active coaches, highlighting his leadership and coaching prowess.

The First Round Showdown

The game between the Clemson Tigers and the Texas Longhorns will be a historic one. It will be the first ever meeting between these two teams. Texas (959) and Clemson (808) have combined for 1,767 all-time victories, and both rank among the Top 13 in FBS history in victories.Clemson is 7-6 all-time in games played in the state of Texas but has won each of its last two contests in the Lone Star State. They achieved this with a 28-26 win at Texas A&M and a 30-3 win against Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl in 2018.

Fan Resources

Fans are encouraged to bookmark ClemsonTigers.com/BowlCentral for more information in the coming days. This is a great resource for staying updated on all things related to the team's bowl games.Fans can also visit the Clemson Tigers Store online to purchase official ACC Championship and College Football Playoff merchandise. This allows them to show their support for the team and own a piece of history.

Last Night's Victory

Last night, Clemson earned its 22nd all-time ACC Championship and its 28th overall conference championship in school history. They achieved this with a dramatic 34-31 victory against No. 8 SMU. True freshman Nolan Hauser's game-winning 56-yard walk-off field goal was a thrilling moment that solidified their place in history.Since 2011, Clemson has won each of its last nine ACC Championship Game appearances. This streak of dominance shows their ability to perform at the highest level in conference play.