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NCAA Football Pre-Review: Clemson Tigers Vs. No. 10 Miami Hurricanes

Harry Kane

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 3: Quarterback Jacory Harris #12 of the Miami Hurricanes looks to pass the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners in the second quarter of the game on October 3, 2009 at Landshark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

(Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Pre-review. Pre-review. Pre-review?

For a better understanding of what, exactly, a pre-view is, please refer to the introduction of my inaugural pre-review:

The Clemson Tigers look for a season-changing victory against the Miami Hurricanes. The Canes look to start the second half of their season with a statement win against a tough conference opponent.

MIAMI HURRICANES VS. CLEMSON TIGERS PRE-REVIEW

First Quarter

Clemson receives the opening kick-off and starts the game with a quick screen to wide receiver Jacoby Ford, hoping to get positive yardage and early momentum.

After a couple runs to Ford and running back C.J. Spiller, the Tigers are forced to punt.

Miami answers with a 33-yard return, setting up Jacory Harris and the offense with the ball in Tiger territory.

Javarris James finishes the 42-yard drive with a nine-yard run up the middle.

Both defenses control the final 6:47 of the quarter as freshman quarterback Kyle Parker realizes he is in for a long day.

End of First quarter: UM 7 – Clem 0

Second Quarter

Miami regains possession of the ball and puts together a nice drive. A nice mix of quick passes, good runs, and well-time play-action passes puts the Canes in the red zone at the 18-yard line.

In order to neutralize the defensive end combo of Da’Quan Bowers and Ricky Sapp, the Canes execute a wide-receiver screen to Thearon Collier, who finds his way to the corner of the end zone after some shifty moves.

Clemson receives the ball and tries to get Spiller and Ford involved again.

The Canes D tightens after giving up a couple of first downs. On third-and-seven from the UM 43-yard line, defensive end Olivier Vernon sacks Parker, causing a fumble. Linebacker Sean Spence recovers and returns the ball for a touchdown.

Clemson is able to put together its best drive of the game as Parker finds a wide open Ford on a play-action screen which results in 29 yards.

Miami’s defense bends but does not break and Clemson kicks a field goal to get on the scoreboard.

End of Half: UM 21 – Clem 3

Third Quarter

The Canes get the ball to start the half and immediately go to the running game. James reels off a couple of nice runs. Damien Berry breaks a 23-yard run.

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written on October 24, 2009 Preview/Prediction