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Better than a shutout?

A new week presents a new set of challenges for Clemson’s football team.

This is basically a nothing statement. It provides no new information. It merely states a fact that each week of preparation is different.

After hearing all weekend how great its 58-0 win at Miami was, however, a reminder of the importance of meeting a fresh set of challenges might be more valuable to the Tigers now than ever. Leaders like safety Jayron Kearse have made that their focus as the third-ranked team in the nation prepares to take on N.C. State.

“When we get worse,” Kearse said, “that’s when become one of those teams that loses to someone we shouldn’t lose to.