CLEMSON – Clemson opens the 2015 season Saturday against in-state and FCS foe Wofford, and it was the Terriers’ offense that had Tiger defensive coordinator Brent Venables excited on Tuesday.
The Southern Conference Terriers and head coach Mike Ayers run the triple-option offense – never fun to prepare for – and Venables talked at length about defending the option and cut blocks during his Tuesday afternoon press conference in the WestZone.
The Terriers ranked third nationally in the Football Championship Series in rushing last season, averaging 296.7 yards per game. Wofford returns ten starters to that offense, including back Lorenzo Long, who was first in rushing with 930 yards on 163 carries and 15 touchdowns.