Clemson’s offense delivered an overwhelming offensive outpouring two weeks ago, vs. Appalachian State. True freshman playmakers made their first impact, QB Cade Klubnik attacked downfield without hesitation, and the offensive line dominated. Tiger fans were rightfully excited to see it all come together.
Still, it was against a Sun Belt team. While App State has knocked off Power Four teams in the past (e.g., Michigan [2007], Texas A&M [2022]), there’s no doubt the ACC provides a higher level of play. When App State was blown out by South Alabama this week, you had to wonder how much stock to put into Clemson’s performance vs.