Sep 4, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) tries to break away from Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Zach McCloud (53) and defensive lineman Jonathan Ford (96) during the first high at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
There’s a hope among Clemson football fans that the Tigers might be given the benefit of the doubt if they were to drop their Week 1 game against the Georgia Bulldogs.
If the Tigers go 12-1 and win the ACC, there is certainly reason to believe that they’ll still be able to make the CFB Playoff but the perception of the conference has already taken a big hit and we’re only in the first week of the season.