The College Football Playoff title game will be contested on Monday night in New Orleans, with No. 1 LSU and No. 3 Clemson taking the field.

LSU is making its first appearance in the Playoff, and ESPN broadcaster Chris Fowler (who will call the game) was asked about the Tigers providing fresh blood during a conference call on Wednesday.

He said it’s always good for the Playoff to have some new teams, especially ones with rich histories like LSU (via 247Sports):

Q. What effect does LSU being at the top of college football have on the sport?

CHRIS FOWLER: Well, I think it’s fresh blood. The playoff has frankly needed different teams. Clemson has been the kingpin, and in a short time they’ve gone from the underdog team that’s trying to chase down Bama to sitting at the top, and then LSU comes in as although the favorite in this game, they’re still the challenger for the title.

But I think LSU has obviously a rich history. I was there all three times, played for the championship in the Superdome before, and it’s cyclical. LSU is always going to be a championship contender.

I think this particular group with the dynamic offense is what sets it apart. I’m not sure either Kirk or I have seen an offense this explosive in all our years of covering college football, and I think that’s a dimension that LSU teams haven’t had in the past. But yeah, I think you need to have fresh blood in the playoff, different contending teams, and this year for the first time it’s LSU.

Can LSU finish off this magical season with a championship? We’ll find out on Monday night.