Just after Alabama sleepwalked through a 10-10 first half against The Citadel, Clemson wasn’t much more focused at 7:00 p.m. in Death Valley. The Tigers held a precarious 7-6 lead in the final two minutes of the first half. What stood out about the early offensive struggles was the lack of success running the ball. The occasionally wise Alex Craft stated it well:
This is the second worst rush defense in the ACC. Behind only Louisville.
Clemson has 17 rush yards at halftime. Throw your furniture— Alex (@NotAlexCraft) November 18, 2018The Tigers have run the ball for chunks all season, but when they really need to convert on 3rd & 2, they often rely on Lawrence and the passing game.