Clemson has played in a lot of big games the past few years.
There was, of course, the ACC championship game and the College Football Playoff semifinal and national championship game last year and many key regular-season games and showdown bowl matchups in previous seasons.
But Saturday’s trip to Wake Forest – yes Wake Forest – ranks right up there.
Clemson’s loss to Pittsburgh last week leaves the Tigers with no wiggle room if they want to achieve their goals this season – an ACC championship, a return to the College Football Playoff semifinals and a possible return trip to the championship game (and maybe win it this time).