Clemson and Iowa State meet for 1st time in Cheez-It Bowl

FILE - Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) hands off to running back Will Shipley during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wake Forest, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. Clemson and Iowa State are scheduled to play in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)

FILE - Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches as his team plays against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 27-17. Clemson and Iowa State are scheduled to play in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

FILE - Iowa State's Brock Purdy (15) drops back to pass the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. Clemson and Iowa State are scheduled to play in the Cheez-It Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson, File)