CLEMSON - Clemson defensive leaders like junior linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. and graduate defensive end Xavier Thomas were determined to do their job and complement all phases of the game for the Tigers Saturday against Notre Dame.
“I feel like that was really good that we were able to start off fast, get that momentum early on in the game,” Trotter said. “I feel like that going into the second half, that really helped out and then just finishing in the third and fourth quarter, getting stops on defense, offense still running that ball … Just playing complementary football.