NEW ORLEANS, LA – Clemson’s offensive numbers weren’t great against LSU Monday night in the National Championship, and offensive coordinator Tony Elliott said that he thinks the entire offense started to press in trying to help the Clemson defense.
Elliott’s offense was effective early, putting up 17 points and 289 total yards. Running back Travis Etienne carried the ball just once after the 10:49 mark of the third quarter and finished the night with 15 carries for 78 yards. He had five carries apiece in each of the first three quarters, but just that one in the final 25 minutes of the game.