Clemson visits California on Friday seeking a 2-0 ACC start before next week’s Miami game. The preview says the Tigers need to build on late offensive improvement against UNC and tighten run defense against Cal back Adam Mohammed.
Clemson’s front struggled against UNC’s run game, and the article says three of its top five defensive tackles are out with injuries. Devarrick Woods and starting nickel Corian Gipson have been ruled out. Cal’s Adam Mohammed has rushed for at least 74 yards in each of its three games; quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is another threat.
The preview says Clemson’s offensive line and run game showed progress late against UNC, and urges the Tigers to sustain that against a California defense that gave up more than 400 yards to both UCLA and Syracuse. Cal nevertheless held Syracuse below 20 points and intercepted three passes.
