The last time the Clemson defense played back-to-back games without allowing a touchdown dates all the way back to 2017 when the Tigers opened the season with a 56-3 win over Kent State and allowed just two field goals to Auburn the following week. Clemson has opened the 2021 season allowing just two field goals, one to Georgia and against South Carolina State.
The Tigers defense allowed 235 yards to SC State and picked off the quarterback once. Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said he was most pleased with the defense in the 49-3 win.
“The thing I’m most pleased with is the defense,” said Swinney after the game.