Second-ranked Clemson is set to battle No. 3 Ohio State Friday night in the Sugar Bowl as part of the College Football Playoff.

However, one reporter seemed focused on other agendas as he asked three Clemson players questions during the Sugar Bowl press conferences Monday about how they felt about some in the media attacking their head coach this summer.

Watch ESPN’s David Hale ask three Tigers questions on Monday about their coach being attacked by some in the media this summer.