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‘This is the best defense in the country.’ Clemson secondary ready to prove itself

The Clemson secondary has been a much-discussed unit throughout the 2018-19 season.

The talk started in the spring when Brent Venables declared, “I don’t feel great about our depth there at all.”

And it continued after the Tigers allowed 333 passing yards and three touchdowns in the second half at Texas A&M. There have been plenty of high moments, including shutting down N.C. State quarterback Ryan Finley for four quarters. And some low ones as well, most notably allowing South Carolina quarterback Jake Bentley to pass for 510 yards and five touchdowns.