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What It Means: Close call shows need for offense to progress quickly

As he assessed the totality of his team’s performance following the Tigers’ 14-8 win Saturday — one in which Clemson scored its first two touchdowns against FBS competition this season — Clemson coach Dabo Swinney uttered the obvious.

“We’re kind of led by our defense right now,” Swinney said.

That’s an understatement even if it’s not a complete surprise through Clemson’s first three games.

After turning Tech away time and time again, including a dramatic goal-line stand in the final 90 seconds that preserved the Tigers’ closer-than-expected victory, Clemson stands alone as the only FBS team that’s yet to allow an offensive touchdown.