The highest-graded players from Clemson's victory over Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl

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[Editor's Note: While we grade every player on every game, to qualify for an overall game grade for this recap's purpose, a player must have played at least 20 snaps to be considered a full-time contributor to the game.]

Top 5

Clemson offense

Trevor Lawrence, QB – 91.7 overall grade
Justyn Ross, WR – 90.9 overall grade
Tee Higgins, WR – 71.3 overall grade
Hunter Renfrow, WR – 68.1 overall grade
Sean Pollard, OG – 62.6 overall grade

Clemson defense

Nolan Turner, S – 91.3 overall grade
Isaiah Simmons, S – 91.0 overall grade
Clelin Ferrell, Edge – 84.0 overall grade
K'Von Wallace, S – 71.3 overall grade
A.J. Terrell, CB – 68.3 overall grade

Notre Dame offense

Robert Hainsey, OT – 70.9 overall grade
Tommy Kraemer, OG – 65.4 overall grade
Sean Mutsipher, C – 63.8 overall grade
Dexter Williams, RB – 60.9 overall grade
Myles Boykin, WR – 60.8 overall grade

Notre Dame defense

Jonathan Bonner, DI – 80.4 overall grade
Te'von Coney, LB – 78.2 overall grade
Jerry Tillery, DI – 74.6 overall grade
Julian Love, CB – 72.4 overall grade
Troy Pride Jr., CB – 70.7 overall grade