CLEMSON – If Clemson is going to live up to expectations and compete for a national title this season, there is no doubt the defense needs to be much improved.
The Tigers absolutely didn’t live up to the standard in place a season ago, particularly when it comes to stopping the run. Clemson allowed 4.7 yards per carry, its worst number since the 1970s.
It wasn’t just the run defense. Numbers were down across the board, as Clemson had all kinds of issues slowing down opposing offenses.
Enter Tom Allen. Dabo Swinney hired Allen away from Penn State after last season to get the Clemson defense back on track.