Clemson linebacker is happy "that whole 300-yard thing" is over

Skalski says he's glad the 300-game streak is over.Clemson linebacker James Skalski is happy the 300-yard streak is over and he hopes that the pressure the Virginia offense put on the Clemson defense pays off in the College Football Playoff.

Clemson’s defense entered the ACC Championship Game with a streak of 12 games of not allowing an opponent 300 yards of total offense. Per ESPN Stats & Info, Clemson was the first team in searchable data dating back to 1996 to open a season by holding its first 12 opponents to 300 or fewer yards.

Virginia ended that streak with a gameplan that emphasized quick throws. The Cavaliers wound up with 387 total yards, converted 10-of-18 third down opportunities,…