Since QB Trevor Lawrence, RB Travis Etienne, and WRs Cornell Powell and Amari Rodgers departed following the 2020 season, the Clemson Tigers have been searching for explosive plays. Following the 3-point performance vs. Georgia, the search became even more desperate. On Saturday against Appalachian State, the game started with two plays that netted -1 yard. On third-and-long, the offensive breakout began.
Cade Klubnik delivered a 76-yard TD strike that hit true freshman Bryant Wesco perfectly in stride. He underthrew several opportunities at explosive downfield passes against Georgia but was near-perfect against Appalachian State.