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[QUOTE="PAcuse, post: 5503695, member: 715"]
[HEADING=1]Why We Will Lose[/HEADING]
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[*][B]History at Death Valley.[/B] We are 2-10 all-time vs. Clemson and 0-5 at Death Valley, losing on average 31-18. They’ve owned the fourth quarter in recent matchups.

[*][B]Clemson’s defense is still elite[/B]. Even with a new 4-2-5 look, they’re allowing under 20 points a game and have the talent to pressure Angeli even without heavy blitzing.

[*][B]If Klubnik has a clean pocket.[/B] When protected, he’s far more efficient and can hit Bell or Wesco Jr. on big plays. Missed tackles plus his mobility can hurt us.

[*][B]Our injuries and depth.[/B] Willis, James and others have been banged up. WR depth is thin. Any further injuries could make the offense one-dimensional.  Oline has been getting beat up as well.

[*][B]Turnovers and penalties[/B]. In our recent losses we’ve given away drives in the fourth quarter with mistakes. If that happens again, Clemson’s experience will cash in.

[*][B]Special teams miscues[/B]. Even with Stonehouse’s punting, a blown coverage or missed kick could be the difference in a one-score game.  Hoping our special team stays like 2025 and not 2024.
 
[*][B]Red-Zone “Tightening Up” By Clemson[/B].  Clemson traditionally defends more tightly in the red zone. Even if we move the ball well between the 20s, if our execution in goal-line or short yardage fails, drives stall or yield field goals.

[*][B]Bend and Bend Defense. [/B] If SU’s defense continues to allow scoring (29.7 ppg allowed), Clemson capitalizing on clean opportunities could keep it close.

[I][SIZE=5]Posted in honor of our friend’s tradition and in his memory[/SIZE][/I]
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