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ITYT: Deep Dive -- Can the Clemson defense stop the Texas offense?

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Wes Goodwin is entering Year 2 as the Clemson defensive coordinator. (Leduc/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

A lot of analysis has focused on Clemson’s offense. Ian Boyd and Paul Wadlington analyze the Tiger defense and see if it can frustrate the Texas offense.

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Playoff Importance: The discussion opens with emphasis on the critical nature of single-elimination playoffs for college football, shaping team strategies and expectations.

Clemson’s Defensive Strategy: Highlights Clemson’s defensive inconsistencies and the likelihood of deploying asymmetrical strategies like the three-high safety defense to counter Texas’ offensive strengths.

Dabo Swinney’s Coaching: Explores Dabo Swinney’s history as a big-game coach with two national titles and seven playoff appearances, emphasizing his strategic adaptability.

Personnel and Philosophy: Analyzes Clemson’s reliance on standout players like Peter Woods and TJ Parker, while discussing weaknesses in reserves and coverage schemes.

Potential Wrinkles: Discusses Clemson’s historical use of unexpected defensive schemes like the “flyover defense” and their impacts against top teams.

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