Opponents’ Top Defensive Linemen
Clemson could field one of its best offensive lines in school history this season with four returning starters. However, the Tigers will have to play well up front to protect an inexperienced quarterback and Clemson will face several of the nation’s top defensive lines this season.
Phil Steele’s preseason magazine has Clemson with the nation’s number five offensive line and they will have to battle three top ten defensive lines and four of the top 12 in the country. He has NC State ranked third along the defensive line, FSU fifth, Auburn tenth and Boston College twelfth.