Clemson’s 37-13 victory over Wake Forest Saturday night was not your everyday run-of-the-mill win to open a college football season. Sure, it was the Tigers’ 11th opening-day victory in 12 years under Dabo Swinney and sure it was the program’s 94 all-time. But it was much more.
This is a victory that will go down in Clemson history unlike any other.
Sure, there is Trevor Lawrence’s 351 yards and three total touchdowns to pay attention to. Yes, running back Travis Etienne set a record with his 18th career 100-yard game and the tight end once again exists in the Clemson offense.