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In Clemson, South Carolina Saturday, the Tigers destroyed homecoming opponent Coastal Carolina 49-3. The game started a slow for Clemson. With a steady light rain falling Kyle Parker threw an interception on Clemson's first drive.
That would be the last time this game had any doubt. Using a dominant defensive performance that only yielded 170 total, the Tigers did exactly what they were supposed to against an FBS opponent. That hasn't always been the case in the ACC this year.
About the only thing that didn't go the Tigers way was that they couldn't add to C.J. Spiller's Heisman Trophy campaign. He only had 5 carries for 27 yards and touchdown. Spiller spent most of the game resting his slightly re-aggravated turf toe injury. For Florida State fans wondering about Spiller, he should be near 100 percent next week for that showdown.
We now have a team that's scored 38, 40, and 49 in their last three games, about to play the worst Florida State defense in over 25 years. Creative play calling and more consistency all around have replaced those offensive woes evident in the Maryland loss Wide Receiver Jacoby Ford threw a touchdown pass in the game.
Running backs Andre Ellington and Jaime Harper had 150 yards rushing between each other. I expect the Tigers to have no trouble scoring against the Seminole defense.
The problem will be slowing down a prolific FSU offense guided by QB Christian Ponder. Ponder has been outstanding this season. If the Tigers can beat Florida State they will move one step closer to winning the ACC's Atlantic division.
Running backs Andre Ellington and Jaime Harper had 150 yards rushing between each other. I expect the Tigers to have no trouble scoring against the Seminole defense.
The problem will be slowing down a prolific FSU offense guided by QB Christian Ponder. Ponder has been outstanding this season. If the Tigers can beat Florida State they will move one step closer to winning the ACC's Atlantic division.
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