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Clemson Receivers Sammy Watkins, Martavis Bryant Made Stunning Touchdown Catches (VIDEOS/GIFs)

POLL: Which Clemson Touchdown Catch Was More Impressive?
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The theme song for the Clemson receiving corps should be "Anything You Can Do" because Sammy Watkins and Martavis Bryant seemed eager to outdo each other in the Orange Bowl. Both Tigers wide receivers made stunning touchdown catches as No. 12 Clemson rallied past No. 7 Ohio State for a 40-35 win.

Watkins and Bryant both caught their first touchdown passes of the game in the first half but the highlight competition really picked up in the third quarter as Clemson quickly turned a 29-20 deficit into a 34-29 lead. With 2:47 remaining in the third quarter, Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd lofted a deep pass toward Watkins in the end zone and the fun began.

WATCH: Sammy Watkins Goes High For Touchdown Grab

After Watkins climbed the ladder to pull the Tigers within two points, Ohio State gave the ball right back. Following a Braxton Miller interception, Clemson's offense went back to work. This time, Boyd got the ball to Bryant, who tremendous concentration with a juggling touchdown grab.

WATCH: Martavis Bryant Makes Circus Touchdown Catch

Which catch was best? Need another look?

Here is the GIF of each score to compare again, and again.

GIF: Sammy Watkins Can Leap

(GIF via @SBNationGIF)

GIF: Martavis Bryant Can Juggle

(GIF via @BuzzFeedSports)

With Watkins and Bryant even with two touchdowns apiece late in the fourth quarter, Clemson needed one last score to hand Urban Meyer's Buckeyes their second straight loss. Rather than turn to one of his primary targets, Boyd found tight end Stanton Seckinger wide open on a third-and-goal play from the 5-yard line. The catch may not have had the degree of difficulty of the others but it provided the winning margin.

WATCH: Stanton Seckinger Catches Game-Winning Touchdown

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PHOTOS: 2014 Orange Bowl
Sammy Watkins, Doran Grant, C.J. Barnett(01 of17)
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Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins (2) makes a catch for a touchdown over Ohio State cornerback Doran Grant (12) and safety C.J. Barnett (4) during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (credit:AP)
Carlos Hyde(02 of17)
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Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde (34) celebrates after running the ball to the 1-yard line during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Hyde scored a touchdown on the next play. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (credit:AP)
Jayron Kearse(03 of17)
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Clemson safety Jayron Kearse, right, is congratulated after he intercepted a pass thrown by Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (credit:AP)
Sammy Watkins(04 of17)
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Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins (2) runs between Ohio State defenders during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (credit:AP)
Dabo Swinney(05 of17)
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Clemson coach Dabo Swinney calls out to players during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (credit:AP)
Martavis Bryant, Armani Reeves(06 of17)
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Clemson wide receiver Martavis Bryant (1) makes a catch for a touchdown as Ohio State cornerback Armani Reeves defends during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (credit:AP)
Martavis Bryant, Sammy Watkins(07 of17)
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Clemson wide receiver Martavis Bryant (1) celebrates with wide receiver Sammy Watkins, left, after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (credit:AP)
Urban Meyer(08 of17)
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Ohio State coach Urban Meyer stands with officials as they wait for a ruling on the field during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (credit:AP)
Tajh Boyd, Armani Reeves(09 of17)
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Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) runs on his way to scoring a touchdown as Ohio State cornerback Armani Reeves (26) defends during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (credit:AP)
Braxton Miller(10 of17)
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Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller watches his receivers during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (credit:AP)
Tajh Boyd(11 of17)
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Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd approaches the end zone on a touchdown during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (credit:AP)
Braxton Miller,Vic Beasley(12 of17)
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Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller is brought down by Clemson defensive end Vic Beasley during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (credit:AP)
Braxton Miller, Robert Smith(13 of17)
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Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller (5) runs past Clemson safety Robert Smith on his way to a touchdown during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (credit:AP)
Tajh Boyd, Joey Bosa, Joshua Perry(14 of17)
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Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd (10) looks to pass as he is pressured by Ohio State linebacker Joshua Perry, left, and defensive lineman Joey Bosa (97) during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (credit:AP)
Sammy Watkins(15 of17)
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Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins runs with the football during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (credit:AP)
Braxton Miller(16 of17)
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Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller passes the football during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) (credit:AP)
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Ohio State fans cheer during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Clemson, Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (credit:AP)
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