CFP and bowl picks: How Arizona State should view Texas-Clemson, Tennessee rises, Penn State rolls

Arizona State is not in position to be selective about its opponent in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals, but that won’t stop the Hotline from assessing the situation through pitchforked-shaped glasses.

And frankly, we aren’t convinced the Sun Devils would be better off facing No. 12 Clemson in the Peach Bowl on New Year’s Day.

Most data points suggest they should root for the Tigers to upset No. 5 Texas this weekend in Austin.

The Longhorns are not only the higher-seeded...