The Clemson head coach joined SportsCenter with Scott Van Pelt after beating the Buckeyes, and Swinney was asked about facing LSU.

“Well, we’re No. 3 right now, and they’re No. 1,” Swinney said embracing the underdog role.

“I said all year that it’s going to take 30-0 for us to win the national championship this year. We’re going to have to go 30-0, and that’s what we’re going to have to do.

Source: Dabo Swinney’s early thoughts on facing LSU for the national championship