Clemson’s offense averaged 26.4 points per game last season, just ninth in the ACC. Worse yet, that metric is boosted by Clemson’s defense, which helped get them the ball back quickly and often in good field position. In terms of yards per play, a more reliable measure, Clemson finished 14th at just 5.2. That’s behind Duke and Boston College who each averaged 5.4 yards per play. Virginia led the ACC at 6.9 yards per play. There’s a long way to go.
Fortunately, Clemson’s offense did not lose many significant on-field contributors from last season – wide receiver Justyn Ross and center Hunter Rayburn are the most notable losses.