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FSU football: 3 major takeaways from OT win over Clemson

By Kelvin Hunt

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 23: Jordan Travis #13 of the Florida State Seminoles and Shyheim Brown #38 of the Florida State Seminoles walk off the field after defeating the Clemson Tigers in overtime at Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 23: Jordan Travis #13 of the Florida State Seminoles and Shyheim Brown #38 of the Florida State Seminoles walk off the field after defeating the Clemson Tigers in overtime at Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images) /
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(Photo by Isaiah Vazquez/Getty Images)
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Defense Won The Game

Was Adam Fuller and the defense perfect against Clemson? No, but they are largely why they won the game. The FSU defense gave the offense four opportunities to take the lead in regulation, and the offense failed to score points every single time.

The offense only scored three points in the second half of regulation. That’s unacceptable for a unit many thought would be among the best in the nation. Clemson ran 79 plays for 429 yards (5.43 ypp) but did most of their damage from missed tackles.

FSU had guys in position to make numerous plays, but missed tackles likely cost them over 100 yards. Clemson receivers made a couple of tough catches on third down to move the chains.

However, it was Kalen DeLoach blitzing, forcing a fumble, and picking the ball up to run it back for a score that changed the game.

Clemson didn’t score in the last 15 minutes of regulation or overtime.

There are many things the defense needs to clean up, and they sorely miss Akeem Dent at safety. However, they have been the most consistent unit on the team thus far through four games.

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