FSU football: How Nole defense matches up with Clemson offense
By Kelvin Hunt
Run Game
Clemson enters the game averaging 4.42 yards per rush, and their rushing attack consists of freshman Will Shipley, Kobe Pace, and quarterback DJ Uiagalelei.
They have 32 rushing touchdowns and an average of 32 attempts per game. Pace will miss the game due to COVID protocols.
Technically, Pace is the team’s leading rusher, but the guy to look out for is Shipley, who has a great burst. The Noles have defended the run game well most of the year, allowing an averaging of four yards per rush.
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They’ve done a good job of limiting opposing running backs, but opposing quarterbacks have found some success running the ball, and I expect Clemson to run their quarterback as much as possible.
Clemson’s offensive line isn’t great to start with, and they lost a starter due to injury in last week’s game against Pittsburgh.
However, Clemson does a solid job of avoiding tackles for loss as a whole. Could we see the FSU defense line win at the line of scrimmage more times than not?
I think so, but they’ll have to show discipline in their gaps and remain aware of designed quarterback runs and scrambles.