CLEMSON – Through two games, Clemson has given its fans little room to breathe easy. Last week, the Tigers lost by one touchdown to LSU, as 81,500 fans white-knuckled their way through lead changes en route to ultimate disappointment.
Seven days later, Clemson rallied for a 27-16 win over Troy after trailing by three scores in the first half, sparking mild panic among the fanbase.
After the LSU loss, head coach Dabo Swinney told the media that contrary to what many fans felt, he felt more secure about his team’s identity than he would have after a routine, opening-week blowout.