Former LSU and NBA basketball player Shaquille O'Neal walks the field before the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

LSU fans wait for the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game between Clemson and LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

LSU safety Craig Loston (6) celebrates his fumble recovery with safety Eric Reid (1) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

LSU running back Jeremy Hill (33) celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

LSU running back Jeremy Hill runs the ball into the end zone during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) heads to the turf after a short run as LSU linebacker Kevin Minter (46) defends during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) makes a catch against LSU cornerback Jalen Mills (28) watches during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) is sacked by Clemson defensive end Malliciah Goodman (97) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) is taken to the turf for a sack by Clemson defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (50) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins (2) reacts to his fumble as LSU linebacker Kevin Minter (46) stands over him during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. LSU recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) prepares to pass the ball under pressure from Clemson defensive end Malliciah Goodman (97) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Mettenberger was sacked on the play. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

LSU head coach Les Miles walks the sidelines during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) makes a catch as Clemson defensive back Garry Peters (26) watches during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Clemson safety Jonathan Meeks, left, and defensive back Garry Peters (26) defend as LSU wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) makes a touchdown catch during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LSU running back Jeremy Hill (33) runs past Clemson defensive back Xavier Brewer (9) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson linebacker Quandon Christian (34) reacts after sacking LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger (8) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd is at center rear. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) clashes with LSU safety Craig Loston (6) during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney speaks with an official during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson wide receiver Adam Humphries (16) runs as LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) tries to stop him during the first half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) misses catch under pressure from LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LSU running back Spencer Ware (11) his hit by Clemson defensive tackle Josh Watson during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

LSU linebacker Tahj Jones (58) vies for a fumbled ball with Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson recovered the ball. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) is tackled by LSU defensive tackle Bennie Logan (18) during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson kicker Chandler Catanzaro (39) is hoisted into the air after he kicked the winning 37-yard field goal against LSU in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins (6) makes a catch as LSU linebacker Lamin Barrow (57) defends during the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Barrow was injured on the play. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Clemson kicker Chandler Catanzaro is hoisted after he kicked the winning 37-yard field goal as time expired in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson kicker Chandler Catanzaro (39) is hoisted into the air after he kicked the winning 37-yard field goal as time expired in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson kicker Chandler Catanzaro reacts after he kicked the winning 37-yard field goal as time expired in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson players pile up in the middle of the field after the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24 on a field goal as time expired. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson's Chandler Catanzaro (39) kicks the winning 37-yard field goal against LSU as time expires in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney holds the trophy after Clemson defeated LSU 25-24 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson linebacker Jonathan Willard, right, embraces a teammate after the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney speaks to fans with safety Rashard Hall (31) and tight end Brandon Ford (80) after the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd walks off he field with the MVP trophy after the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Clemson defensive back Garry Peters (26) celebrates with fans after the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Clemson tight end Brandon Ford walks off the field with the trophy after Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson defeated LSU 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Clemson players pile up in the middle of the field after the second half of the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in Atlanta. Clemson won 25-24. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

FILE - This Dec. 31, 2012 file photo shows Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd walking off he field with the MVP trophy after the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game against LSU in Atlanta. The junior quarterback announced his intention to hold off on the NFL on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 31, 2012, file photo, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney speaks to fans with safety Rashard Hall (31) and tight end Brandon Ford (80) after they defeated LSU 24-24 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Moments after No. 11 Clemson reached its landmark 11th victory at the Chick-Fil-A Bowl, coach Swinney flatly stated the two-word goal for 2013: "National championship." Swinney knows he's got plenty of work ahead if the Tigers hope to contend for a crown next fall. (AP Photo/David Goldman, File)