Swinney optimistic star DE Lawson will play in title game

By foxsports

Published Jan 4, 2016 2:34 pm EST

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney delivered some encouraging news on Monday when he said that he was “optimistic” that star defensive end Shaq Lawson will play for the No. 1 Tigers (14-0) when they face No. 2 Alabama (13-1) in the national title game on Jan. 11.

Per USA Today: