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Clemson football: Gleam in Venables eye means Notre Dame is in trouble

Oct 3, 2020; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables communicates with players in the Virginia game during the fourth quarter of the game on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY NETWORK Ncaa Football Virginia At Clemson

Clemson football is salivating for another shot at Notre Dame.

This has been a funky year for the Clemson football defense – one that defensive coordinator Brent Venables is not accustomed to. Yet, the perception could all change by 7:00 pm Saturday evening in Charlotte.

Anyone that follows Clemson football knew that the defense was going to be very young in 2020 and that there was going to be some growing pains.