Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden said he understands why the Clemson coaches say DJ Uiagalelei is the unquestioned starter.
Uiagalelei has been the starter for the Tigers during the current 14-game winning streak but was relieved in favor of Cade Klubnik during the third quarter of Clemson’s eventual 27-21 victory over Syracuse two weeks ago.
However, Golden said he has been impressed by what he’s seen out of Uiagalelei on film.
“Sometimes it happens. We knew going into Syracuse there was a lot of feast or famine,” Golden said. “There are a lot of get-after-you defenses, and they made some penetration.