Following sixth-ranked Clemson’s 14-8 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday at Death Valley, Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott was asked if Will Shipley has done enough to win the starting running back job at this point in the season.
Through three games, the freshman running back has rushed for 175 yards and four touchdowns on 33 carries, averaging 5.3 yards per attempt.
In Saturday’s game against the Yellow Jackets, Shipley recorded 88 yards rushing and scored two rushing touchdowns on 21 carries, a week after running for 80 yards on eight attempts against South Carolina State.
The only real mistake Shipley made against Georgia Tech was his fumble at Clemson’s 1-yard line when the Tigers were trying to run out the clock in the final seconds of the game.