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The story of Clemson's 665-pound 'Fridge' package

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- As big-man touchdowns go, this one did not have much stumbling or bumbling. What it did have was a dive at the end.

"For style points," Christian Wilkins said with a big grin.

Since Clemson unveiled its jumbo package featuring Wilkins and Dexter Lawrence in 2016, the 300-plus pound defensive tackles have served as super-sized blockers for their offensive teammates.

But as Clemson started to prep for Florida State, the coaching staff decided to change up the plan.

"We said, 'Hey, let's have a little fun with the package,'" co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott said.