ATLANTA — Clemson players had a two-hour break between team meetings in the hotel Saturday and walk-throughs at Bobby Dodd Stadium, to rest and get focused before the pregame routine got into full swing.
J.D. Davis and his twin brother, Judah, took full advantage of the extra time, meeting defensive coordinator Brent Venables over an hour before the designated time to review the game plan and polish up last-minute details ahead of second-ranked Clemson’s 49-21 victory over Georgia Tech.
“That’s who he’s been, and he has earned every opportunity,” Venables said of J.D. Davis. “He shows other guys that when you put the work in it shows through on Saturdays.