A big reason why Clemson beat Boston College, 27-7, on Saturday, and won its fourth straight ACC Atlantic Division Title, is due to its defense.
The Tigers (10-0, 7-0 ACC) held BC to 113 total yards, including just nine yards rushing. All-ACC running back A.J. Dillon ran for just 39 yards on 16 carries.
“The number one reason why Clemson clinched the Atlantic is there defense,” ESPN analyst Joey Galloway said on College Football Final Sunday morning. “Their defense has been completely nasty all season long. We knew about these guys, Christian Wilkins, Dexter Lawrence and Clelin Ferrell.