With a few key defenders unable to play in the regular season matchup at Notre Dame on Nov. 7 due to various injuries, Clemson’s defense struggled against the Irish offense in the 47-40, double overtime loss in South Bend.
But in the rematch vs. Notre Dame on Saturday – with starting middle linebacker James Skalski, starting SAM linebacker Mike Jones and starting defensive tackle Tyler Davis healthy and back in the lineup – the Tigers’ defense suffocated Ian Book, Kyren Williams and the Irish offense in a 34-10 victory in the ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.