STS: What's the best defense the Heels have seen so far this season? What unique challenges will Clemson's defense bring that they haven't faced to this point?
AM: According to S&P+, the toughest defense Carolina has faced this year is Virginia Tech, ranking 28 in defensive S&P (Clemson, for reference, is number 6). I would say the eye test backs that up, given the fact that the Hokies held UNC to its lowest regulation point total (24) outside of a game that may or may not have happened in the opening week. Clemson obviously boasts a strong defensive line (#4 in front 7 havoc rate) but the Heels have faced a few other formidable opponents in Pittsburgh, NC State, and Virginia Tech (#10, #21, and #27, respectively).