New England Patriots
Prototypical Patriots to keep an eye on in Clemson-Ohio State semifinal
The Patriots aren't used to being in this position, playing in a regular-season finale that will have no bearing on the postseason. Their fans aren't used to this, either -- at least the younger generation of fans who know nothing more than annual postseason runs deep into January.
There will be meaningful football played this weekend, though. Friday will feature the four best teams in college football going at it in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Notre Dame and Alabama square off at 4 p.m., while Ohio State and Clemson will play at 8 p.m.
It's early yet when it comes to the NFL draft process. And there's sure to be more information released -- actual heights and weights, athletic testing numbers, scouting reports -- on the pro prospects involved in these games.
But for Patriots fans looking ahead to 2021 and beyond, here are some of the Ohio State and Clemson players who look destined to land on our Prototypical Patriots list come the spring.
There will be meaningful football played this weekend, though. Friday will feature the four best teams in college football going at it in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Notre Dame and Alabama square off at 4 p.m., while Ohio State and Clemson will play at 8 p.m.
It's early yet when it comes to the NFL draft process. And there's sure to be more information released -- actual heights and weights, athletic testing numbers, scouting reports -- on the pro prospects involved in these games.
But for Patriots fans looking ahead to 2021 and beyond, here are some of the Ohio State and Clemson players who look destined to land on our Prototypical Patriots list come the spring.
USA TODAY Sports photo
The Patriots aren't used to being in this position, playing in a regular-season finale that will have no bearing on the postseason. Their fans aren't used to this, either -- at least the younger generation of fans who know nothing more than annual postseason runs deep into January.
There will be meaningful football played this weekend, though. Friday will feature the four best teams in college football going at it in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Notre Dame and Alabama square off at 4 p.m., while Ohio State and Clemson will play at 8 p.m.
It's early yet when it comes to the NFL draft process. And there's sure to be more information released -- actual heights and weights, athletic testing numbers, scouting reports -- on the pro prospects involved in these games.
But for Patriots fans looking ahead to 2021 and beyond, here are some of the Ohio State and Clemson players who look destined to land on our Prototypical Patriots list come the spring.
There will be meaningful football played this weekend, though. Friday will feature the four best teams in college football going at it in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Notre Dame and Alabama square off at 4 p.m., while Ohio State and Clemson will play at 8 p.m.
It's early yet when it comes to the NFL draft process. And there's sure to be more information released -- actual heights and weights, athletic testing numbers, scouting reports -- on the pro prospects involved in these games.
But for Patriots fans looking ahead to 2021 and beyond, here are some of the Ohio State and Clemson players who look destined to land on our Prototypical Patriots list come the spring.