ACC analyst Eric Mac Lain on how tough a problem Texas is for Clemson

Clemson football’s journey to the Faculty Soccer Playoff begins with one of many hardest challenges: dealing with Texas in Austin on December 21. The Tigers’ offense will have to be at its greatest to beat a Longhorns protection that ranks among the many hardest within the nation.

Texas has been dominant on the defensive facet of the ball, permitting simply 12.5 factors per sport this season. Solely three opponents have managed to attain greater than 17 factors in opposition to them, and the Longhorns lead the nation in go protection, surrendering simply 143.1 yards per sport and 4 passing touchdowns all yr.

For Clemson, success will hinge on Cade Klubnik and his receivers discovering a solution to penetrate Texas’ secondary. ACCN analyst Eric Mac Lain believes standout freshman Bryant Wesco, who shined within the ACC Championship Recreation, shall be key.

“That confidence is strictly what Clemson wants,” Mac Lain mentioned. “As a result of Texas has the primary go protection within the nation.”

With each Klubnik and Wesco returning to their residence state, there’s an additional layer of motivation. “You will should win these 50/50 balls,” Mac Lain mentioned. “And there’s going to be numerous pleasure for these guys performing in entrance of a well-recognized crowd.”