Clemson has fielded elite offenses and defenses at times in recent seasons, but special teams has become a hindrance to the program's progression. The Tigers ranked an abysmal 121 out of 128 FBS teams in special teams efficiency in 2014, and if they want to make the final push toward becoming an elite program, improving this often overlooked facet of the game is of the utmost importance.
Placekicker
Starting kicker Ammon Lakip was expected to be a reliable weapon this season after finishing as a Groza Award semifinalist last year, but his offseason arrest and subsequent suspension has turned placekicker into a serious question mark for Clemson.