Clemson’s defense is still improving at a few positions, but two of the linebackers are playing at a high level.
The Tigers gave up just 120 total yards – and zero rush yards – through three quarters of Saturday’s 29-13 victory over Florida State. The defense gave up 130 total yards in the final quarter, but starting linebackers Barrett Carter and Wade Woodaz registered ten tackles apiece. Carter added a sack, and Woodaz was credited with a tackle for loss.
Head coach Dabo Swinney said he wasn’t surprised.
“Yeah, I mean just like we expected them to.