The trenches will be key once again Saturday. (ACC photo)

Brandon Rink · Assoc. Editor / Staff Writer · Monday, December 14 2020

No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 3 Clemson meet for the ACC title with Playoff implications Saturday in a 4 p.m. broadcast start on ABC.

The game is a rematch of the 47-40 double OT classic in South Bend, where the Fighting Irish (10-0) came on top against the Tigers (9-1).

Clemson's depth chart that week had a noticeable absence in Trevor Lawrence at QB (COVID-19 protocol), while three defensive starters didn't end up playing either in James Skalski, Tyler Davis and Mike Jones Jr. Those four are listed as starters on Clemson's depth chart this week.

Clemson's defensive two-deep at middle linebacker was changed to reflect Jake Venables being out for the season (arm) and sophomore Kane Patterson moving into a backup role.

After weeks of being on the shelf for injury, Clemson did not list Frank Ladson Jr. or Joseph Ngata on this week's depth chart. Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott was more optimistic Monday on Ladson's chance to play.

Compare the teams below (depth chart in link if on mobile):

Clemson-Notre Dame depth charts