Clemson defense under fire: Fans torch Tigers after UNC drive

Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins (5) nearly catches a ball near North Carolina linebacker Dominique Ross during the third quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina Saturday, September 28, 2019. Clemson Unc 1st Half | Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesIt didn’t take long for Clemson fans to sound off, and the early reviews aren’t pretty.

After Clemson’s offense got an unexpected spark with Antonio Williams’ trick-play 75-yard touchdown pass, the defense gave it right back. North Carolina marched 59 yards in nearly five minutes, picking apart the Tigers with short passes and power runs before stalling at the Clemson 16. The Tar Heels settled for a…