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Injury-riddled Tigers push through adversity on road at Pitt

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CLEMSON - Clemson’s defense is just different with sophomore defensive lineman Peter Woods in the game. The Tiger defense put up eight sacks in their 24-20 win against Pittsburgh.

One of those sacks was from Woods, who got his first sack since the season opener. Four of them were from sophomore defensive end T.J. Parker. Head coach Dabo Swinney has been calling on both of them to step up as defensive leaders this season. Against the Panthers, they delivered, showing the promise for Clemson’s defense going beyond this season.

“It’s just something that’s been reiterated all year.