Irish goodbye? Clemson wallops Notre Dame

Despite Dabo Swinney's endorsement, Clemson's defeat of Notre Dame in the ACC championship game could mean the end of the Irish's playoff hopes. - Will [MORNING BARK](mb_header_main?utm_source=mb&utm_medium=email&mb_edition=20201220) Sports. And then some. 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