When Clemson’s offense is in a rut, the Tigers just give the ball to No. 9.
Number nine of course is running back Travis Etienne, who again made big plays with his legs and his hands Saturday, as top-ranked Clemson hammered No. 7 Miami once again. Etienne rushed for 149 yards and caught a career-high eight passes for 73 while scoring two touchdowns in a 42-17 victory at Death Valley.
Clemson has now defeated the Hurricanes three straight times by a score of 138-20. The Tigers beat Miami 58-0 in 2015 and 38-3 in 2017.