CLEMSON – Clemson’s defense was almost perfect through three quarters of Saturday’s win over Notre Dame, but if the Tigers are to beat a wounded Georgia Tech team this weekend they will need a full-game effort. Why? Because the margin for error is small.
The Clemson defense held the Irish offense in check for most of Saturday’s rain-bogged 24-22 win, but a frantic fourth quarter featured a Notre Dame comeback that allowed the Irish the opportunity to tie the game with just seven seconds remaining. The 2-point conversion failed and Clemson escaped with the win.
Defensive coordinator Brent Venables told the media Tuesday that his defense wasn’t tired – they just weren’t technically sound.