Are offenses finally catching on to Venables’ schemes?

There are some football people that wonder what Clemson defense will show up when the Tigers play Georgia in what will likely be a top five matchup to start the season.

There is concern Clemson could have a repeat performance from the last two times it played a top 5 opponent in a big game. The Tigers struggled on the defensive side of the ball in College Football Playoff losses to Ohio State and LSU the last two years, causing some to wonder if teams are finally catching up to Brent Venables’ schemes.

In the 2020 National Championship Game, Clemson gave up 628 yards and 42 points to Joe Burrow and LSU at the Superdome in New Orleans. A year later, in the same building, the Tigers gave up a…