A sixth-place finish in the ACC is not something Clemson University has expected to do over the past 15 seasons, but with an expanded postseason format set to begin this year, the Tigers are in the best position to end a three-year run in the College Football Playoff. in position. Overcoming the drought and returning to the national championship race.
Here's how you can watch, and what to look out for, as Clemson University returns to the football field this weekend to wrap up spring practice with its annual preseason scrimmage.
Clemson Football Spring Game 2024 Schedule
when: Saturday, April 6th
time: 1pm ET
tv set: ACC Network Extra
Who stands out next to Phil Mafa?
The departure of Will Shipley will obviously pave the way for Mafa to start as Clemson's RB1 this fall, but it's always good to find depth at any position. One option to keep an eye on is a player they call “Hammerhead.” Keith Adams Jr., the son of Clemson University's HOFer, has impressed this spring, appearing in nine games.
David Eziom and Jarvis Green are also competing for snaps. Green redshirted a year ago and played just 10 snaps, but he threw for 91 touchdowns and over 6,000 total yards in high school.
protect the QB
New offensive line coach Matt Luke has emphasized physicality and aggression since joining the program late last year. This line allowed eight sacks in the Gator Bowl loss to Kentucky, and the unit's cohesiveness will be key to quarterback Cade Klubnik's development.
Tristan Lee (LT), Colin Sadler (LG), Ryan Linthicome (C), Marcus Tate (RG), and Blake Miller (RT) gain starting experience in important early tests against Clemson University's young players. He will play as a member of the first team line-up. A skilled defensive front seven.
wide receiver watch
Playmaking wideouts have been key to Clemson's recent success and two national titles, and the program has lacked one of late. Beau Collins, one of the team's best players, left for Notre Dame this year, but the Tigers are once again relying on the portal to make no additions.
Antonio Williams and Tyler Brown are two names to keep an eye on at receiver. Williams has over 800 yards and six touchdowns in his career and should finally be fully healthy this year. Brown scored four points and had more than 10 yards per catch in nine starts last season, but averaged just four catches per game.
But perhaps the most interesting WR prospect would be one of Clemson's recent additions…
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Clemson signed the No. 11 recruiting class in college football last cycle, a ranking that rose primarily due to the addition of two blue-chip players.
Bryant Wesco Jr.: One of the most talked-about prospects in 2024 at any position, the wide receiver has a very high ceiling, track speed and a polished skill set that makes him a starting defensive back. You can try from.
Sammy Brown: The 5-star and No. 1-ranked linebacker in the nation comes from Georgia and has already earned high praise during his spring ball play at the mic position, with the athleticism to get into pass coverage and the physicality to compete against opponents. It is equipped with Come back into the hole.
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