Georgia Tech vs. Clemson: 3 Halftime Adjustments the Yellow Jackets Need to Make

In a battle of two of the ACC’s most explosive offenses, Georgia Tech is leading Clemson 24-3 heading into the half. The Tigers have struggled holding the resurgent Yellow Jacket offense in check thus far, but Tech still has some things they can look to improve for the second half. 

1. Find Stephen Hill

The rush attack has been fantastic thus far, but Stephen Hill has been missing in action. The star wide receiver only has one catch over his last two games and is in desperate need of a confidence boost. More importantly, Tevin Washington needs to establish a legitimate target in case the Tiger defense solves GT’s triple-option ground game. 

2. Deny Sammy Watkins                   

On the other side of the ball, freshman wide receiver Sammy Watkins has done his best keeping Clemson in the game, leading his team in catches and breaking out for great yardage on returns. The kid has even rushed for seven yards and completed a pass to fellow wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. GT’s defense will be in trouble if Watkins carries this momentum into the second half, and should consider more double-coverage on the phenom.

3. Continue mixing up the run                  

The Jackets have done a great job attacking Clemson’s line with a versatile ground attack. Quarterback Tevin Washington and his 46-yard burst is leading the way, but four different backs have given the Tigers different looks, highlighted by Orwin Smith’s pair of red-zone touchdowns. Clemson will continue to struggle as long as the triple option rushes stay unpredictable.