It’s a big game in the conference and a big game within the division. It’s a game against a ranked team on the road. It’s a tombstone game. Enough said.
Clemson travels to North Carolina this weekend for a noon kickoff at Wake Forest in a key early-season showdown in the ACC Atlantic. The winner of this game has what is effectively a two-game lead over the loser inside the division. A loss doesn’t mean there is no chance, but it’s a long road back.
In other words, it’s time for the Tigers to play focused football for four quarters.