Who has the edge?
When Clemson has the ball
Kelly Bryant is not Deshaun Watson. That’s both good and bad for N.C. State. Watson was a once-in-a-generation player. He made plays few others could. His 40-yard touchdown pass to Deon Cain at Carter-Finley Stadium in 2015 should be in a museum.
Watson was a great leader. The Tigers would not have won the national title without him.
But Clemson had to protect Watson and not let him run as much as he probably needed to during the season. You’ll note when it was “go” time, Watson ran (15-plus carries vs.