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How to watch LSU vs. Clemson: National championship live stream, schedule, TV channel, start time


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It's a clash of the Tigers in this year's College Football Playoff national championship game as LSU and Clemson clash for the title Monday night in New Orleans.

Both teams enter the title game undefeated and have been idle since winning their semifinal matchups on Dec. 28. By the time they take the field, they'll have played just one game in 37 days.

The showdown will feature the two best quarterbacks in college football this season with Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow directing the LSU attack and sophomore sensation Trevor Lawrence looking to lead Clemson to a second consecutive national title.

Here's everything you need to know to watch the game:

Where: Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans. 

When: Monday, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN

Records: LSU 14-0. Clemson 14-0

Coaches: Ed Orgeron, LSU and Dabo Swinney, Clemson

The line: LSU by 5 1/2

How they got here:  LSU routed Oklahoma 63-28 in the Peach Bowl. Clemson defeated Ohio State 29-23 in the Fiesta Bowl.

Preview content for Monday's game 

KEYS TO VICTORY: What Clemson, LSU must do to win national title

WHO HAS EDGE?: Breaking down the matchups in the championship game

STAFF PICKS: Our experts predict the title game between Clemson, LSU

BEST GAME: Clemson's Lawrence showed greatness in Fiesta Bowl win

EARLY ORGERON: LSU coach almost got kicked off his college team 

HIDDEN KEY: LSU's defensive coordinator helped shape Tigers offense

MONEY GAME: Big bonuses on line for Clemson's Swinney, LSU's Orgeron