Clemson’s defense set the tone in Saturday’s 52-3 victory over Wake Forest.
The third-ranked Tigers, ranked No. 2 in the country in scoring, passing and total defense, forced a three-and-out to start the game and then intercepted Demon Deacons’ quarterback Jamie Newman on the first play of their second series.
Clemson’s offense took full advantage and scored touchdowns on both ensuing possessions, while jumping out to a 14-0 lead with 9:55 to go in the first quarter. They never looked back from there.
“Wake Forest’s offense was averaging around 500 yards of offense entering the game and only had 41 yards passing today,” Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said.