What did we learn from Saturday’s first scrimmage?
I think we learned a great deal.
No surprise, we learned how explosive Clemson’s offense can be. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence found Tee Higgins on the first play of the second drive for a long touchdown pass. That was the first of three straight touchdown drives for the offense.
We also learned the defense has some heart. After giving up those three touchdowns, the defense stood up and forced nine punts on the next 15 possessions. On the other six, they forced two missed field goals and Isaiah Simmons made a one-handed interception which he returned 100 yards for a touchdown.