Chick-fil-A Bowl 2012: LSU vs. Clemson game preview, location, history and more

The LSU Tigers look to end their season with a victory when they take on the Clemson Tigers in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl on New Years Eve. Both teams finished 10-2 on the season and finished on the outside of the BCS picture looking in.

The bowl game is one of the more interesting left on the schedule this season, as it features one of the top offenses in the country in Clemson against one of the best defenses in the country at LSU.

Clemson has set school records this season in total points scored and total yards, and is one of the most prolific passing teams in the country. Junior quarterback Tajh Boyd posted a 168.5 passer rating this season, throwing for 3,550 yards and 34 touchdowns this season.

LSU is playing in a comfortable environment, as the team owns a 9-1 record at the Georgia Dome, including a 5-0 record in the Chick-Fil-A bowl.

Game date and time

December 31, 7:30 p.m. ET

Location

Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

Spread

LSU -3

TV schedule

ESPN

Watch online

WatchESPN

Radio schedule

ESPN Radio

Last year’s game

Auburn 45, Virginia 24

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