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The question every defensive coordinator has to ask when playing Clemson

Virginia defensive coordinator Nick Howell has to make a tough call this Saturday when the Cavaliers visit Death Valley to take on No. 1 Clemson.

The Tigers have arguably the best backfield in the country. On one hand, they have Heisman Trophy candidate Trevor Lawrence. All he has done has completed 81 percent of his passes this season for 519 yards and four touchdowns in what is almost equivalent to one game, though he has been pulled early in the third quarter in both of Clemson’s first two games.

On the other hand, is Travis Etienne.