Clemson's offensive threats: Klubnik, Mafah...who else?

[18IsTheMan]

Looking ahead to Clemson (because there doesn't seem to much to discuss about Wofford...at least I don't know anything about them..no disrespect, I just don't follow them), Mafah will be among the best backs we have faced this year, maybe the best. That's concerning, considering how Noel ran the ball on us, putting up his 2nd best game of the season.

Klubnik presents challenges as well with his mobility. Hope we can rediscover our pass rush and cause some disruption back there.

Don't think we can afford another defensive performance like we had against Mizzou. Our pass rush wasn't a factor for much of the game. They did get after the QB a few times, but he was mostly mobile enough to neutralize the threat. We weren't that effective in stopping Noel.

They don't seem to have any lethal threats at WR. Certainly not like they've had at that position past years.

In the past, they had explosive offensive threats all over the field, which doesn't seem to be the case this year. Still more than good enough to beat us if we don't bring our A game.

 

[Specockular]

I do think their lack of talent at WR will help. Our secondary can shut them down, so we should be able to blitz a linebacker or corner some. And agree on Cade being mobile, but we've faced mobile QBs and done well (hoping last week was a combo of Cook being very good and experienced and their OL above average). Their OL is decimated with injuries (don't know if some are coming back or not for our game), so I think the Gamecock pass rush will affect Cade much more than we did vs. Mizzou.

And Mafah is nursing some injuries as well

I'm oddly optimistic about our chances. I think we match up well with them. I may be alone in that though

 

[Piscis]

Clemson's best days are behind them. They are still good but now they are "ACC good". Pitt held them to 17 points for the whole game until Klubnick's miracle run late. I don't think Pitt's D is anywhere near as good as Carolina's. Mafah is a good back but they can't give it to him every play. Their WRs are good but not great like they were when that Lawrence girl was their qb.

Their defense is still pretty good so it won't surprise me to see a low scoring game.

 

[92Pony]

Looking ahead to Clemson (because there doesn't seem to much to discuss about Wofford...at least I don't know anything about them..no disrespect, I just don't follow them), Mafah will be among the best backs we have faced this year, maybe the best. That's concerning, considering how Noel ran the ball on us, putting up his 2nd best game of the season.

Klubnik presents challenges as well with his mobility. Hope we can rediscover our pass rush and cause some disruption back there.

Don't think we can afford another defensive performance like we had against Mizzou. Our pass rush wasn't a factor for much of the game. They did get after the QB a few times, but he was mostly mobile enough to neutralize the threat. We weren't that effective in stopping Noel.

They don't seem to have any lethal threats at WR. Certainly not like they've had at that position past years.

In the past, they had explosive offensive threats all over the field, which doesn't seem to be the case this year. Still more than good enough to beat us if we don't bring our A game.

I have the very same concerns; Our (in)ability to stop the run, and our DL's (in)ability to affect the QB. Another performance like we had against Mizzou, and we'll take the "L".
Clemtech will be fired up.... I sincerely hope our guys are more fired-upper!

 

[PrestonyteParrot]

I have the very same concerns; Our (in)ability to stop the run, and our DL's (in)ability to affect the QB. Another performance like we had against Mizzou, and we'll take the "L".
Clemtech will be fired up.... I sincerely hope our guys are more fired-upper!

I don't think Clemtech has the personnel Mizzu has to replicate what happened on Saturday and think the Clemson would lose if they played each other.

 

[18IsTheMan]

I don't think Clemtech has the personnel Mizzu has to replicate what happened on Saturday and think the Clemson would lose if they played each other.

Mizzou does have 3 legit big time playmakers in Noel, Wease and Burden, and Cook is a solid QB. Clemson has Klubnik and Mafah. Still dangerous, but easier to account for when the playmakers are all in the backfield.

 

[92Pony]

I just feel like I'm setting myself up for a classic Gamecock kick-in-the-nuts-letdown. I'm secretly drinking the koolaid..... and it scares me to death.

 

[18IsTheMan]

I just feel like I'm setting myself up for a classic Gamecock kick-in-the-nuts-letdown. I'm secretly drinking the koolaid..... and it scares me to death.

I feel like we should reasonably expect a competitive game. I'm not buying into the "we should win" yet, but I do feel it should be competitive.

 

[Mr. Belvedere]

Clemson's Oline is a big weakness. They do have a solid Defense, but not any better than what we've seen already. The matchup favors us in many ways. Mizzou overall is a better team than Clemson especially on offense.

 

[HI Cock1]

If they block well for the run, we'll be in trouble. Mizzou was able to run up the middle and around the edges. We strung plays out to the side only to have the back sneak through or break a tackle and get 6+. With Cook they also had/have a good passing game. Their O-line is bigger and better than Clemson's. Clemson hasn't faced a defense like ours yet... except Pitt, which has a lot of the same pieces we do. ACC vs. SEC trenches matchup?

Don't sleep on Clemson D either. They will want to tackle and hurt guys. Maybe even grab a few sacks in the pile. We definitely will get their best shot. I hope they get ours!