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Young defense is having to grow up fast

Clemson’s defense will look a lot different as they run down the hill in two weeks for their Thursday night opener at Memorial Stadium against Georgia Tech.

After losing virtually all of the front seven, younger players have worked to cement themselves into starting roles as the Tigers prepare to defend their third national title.

On Thursday, Clemson held its second and final full scrimmage of fall camp. Defensive coordinator Brent Venables has seen tremendous progress since the spring in his unit, but the Tigers have a lot of room to grow before things get cranked up to full speed on Aug.