Patience pays off for Hopper in big afternoon

Hopper hauled in this 63-yarder from WatsonGermone Hopper didn’t get many opportunities to catch the ball through Clemson’s first eight games.

But that has changed the past three games, and Hopper has made the most of those chances.

After recording just six catches through the first eight games, Hopper has 11 catches the past three games, and he had his best game of the season Saturday against Wake Forest. Hopper had three catches for 120 yards and his first touchdown of the season in a 33-13 Clemson win.

“Just going out there and helping my team,” Hopper said. “First and foremost, I just wanted those seniors to go out on their last home game ever. It was about them. I was just giving my part,…