2017 Opponents' Top Running Backs
Over the past 16 games, Clemson has faced some of the best running backs in the country. FSU’s all-time leading great Dalvin Cook was a nightmare to try to defend. Derrick Henry won the Heisman, and Bo Scarborough was almost as impressive. Pittsburgh’s James Connor was more than a handful to prepare for last season.
However, on paper, this season doesn’t present those types of challenging running backs on the schedule.
In fact, according to Phil Steele’s pre-season rankings, Clemson faces only two of the top 30 running back corps in the country.