Clemson’s offense has been sub-par for two years in a row, but there’s great optimism as a new offensive coordinator (OC) and new starting quarterback offer a fresh start.
OC Garrett Riley is expected to simplify the playbook and find mismatches that open more explosive play opportunities. QB Cade Klubnik looks the part of a gunslinger willing to take those shots. While all that sounds great, that duo alone won’t fix what’s been ailing Clemson’s offense. Some of the biggest X-factors that’ll determine how much the Tigers’ offense can improve are wide receivers and so that’s where we start with our breakdown of the Tigers’ key X-factors on the offensive side of the ball.