I think the way games are broadcasted in general obscured some of Clemson's very real alignment issues against Ohio State for the viewers. This is Ohio State's first offensive play. Huddle, break quickly, line up quickly and snap it quickly. Clemson's holds up, but ....

This is two plays later.

Clemson subs 2 for 2. No problem .... but wait ... Ohio State runs a WR off for a TE late. Clemson tries to match it and then it becomes a fire drill.

Clemson gets lucky because Ohio State actually calls a timeout here. They're just not ready.

This is the Sermon TD which came right after Sermon had that attempted hurdle. While the broadcast was showing that hurdle replay a trillion times, Clemson subbed a few guys (no big deal). They had plenty of time to get the call in. And yet ... (right side of the D at snap)

Again, Clemson subs but not anything ridiculous.

They're waiting on the call.

Ohio State's running the play.

The leak TD?

Ohio State shifts 1 (one) player.

Clemson shifts the entire middle of their defense.