Technically, this is against the rules. Clemson’s most valuable asset against Wofford was not a player at all. In fact, it was not a singular coach, either. Clemson’s most valuable assets in a 49-10 September win over the Terriers were co-offensive coordinators Tony Elliott and Jeff Scott.
All offseason, murmuring commenced around the country about how Clemson’s offense would fall off after the departure of Chad Morris for a head coaching position at SMU. The dominating bowl win over Oklahoma was seen as a product of Sooner dysfunction rather than Tiger precision. There has been much love proclaimed toward Clemson in the recent past, but where there has been skepticism, question marks surrounding Elliott and Scott and their combined fitness to assume Morris’ role were prominently featured.