Ohio State’s Mattison, Young, Borland and Okudah preview matchup with Clemson in Fiesta Bowl

Select players and coaches from Ohio State and Clemson met with the media today. Here’s what the OSU defense said about facing the Tigers.

While you were getting ready for Christmas and whatever shenanigans and celebrations you’ll be a part of tonight and tomorrow, the Fiesta Bowl set up a little media event for select Ohio State and Clemson players and coaches.

Normally we bring you some coaches and player comments postgame, but since the fine folks in the desert made this magic happen, we’ve got everything all the players and coaches that were present said.

We’ve already looked at what the Clemson offensive and defensive members said about facing Ohio State. We also provided what some from the Buckeyes’ offensive side of the ball said. And now, it’s time to turn to the defensive sideline and get perspective from there.

So, here we go, with the comments of co-defensive coordinator Greg Mattison, as well as Chase Young, Tuf Borland, and running Jeff Okudah.

Next … Quotes from Ohio State defensive end Chase Young