Clemson Opens ACC At Louisville

He simply wasn’t on the field long enough for it to make much of an impression. And a 4 game losing streak going back to 2014. But there remain those three series against Louisville that offer the only legitimate chink in his armor. He threw one of the three interceptions he’s unleashed in his career. Louisville has allowed 394.5 total yards – 208 rushing and 186.50 passing – to rank 76th in the nation. The lone play that approached any visage of success was meant to be a pass. Watson broke contain, scampered 9 yards down the sideline and broke his finger.

There is something special about weeknight games at the University of Louisville. As it was, the Tigers failed to score an offensive touchdown.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney has warned his players about assuming a false sense of security from Louisville’s record, which also includes a competitive 31-24 loss to then-No. It’s just that Watson isn’t thinking of it that way.

As confident as the gambler should be putting money on Clemson, he should be even more confident laying money against Louisville.

Watch a couple Louisville games from this year or last year and focus in on No. 98, and you should be able to see many of the qualities in Rankins’ game that were highlighted by Elliott and Mac Lain. “Each game is the biggest game for me, jut to get through it. I just appreciate and thank God for the opportunity, so I’m going to go in ready to play”.

The Cardinals’ defense also seeks redemption after yielding 462 yards to the Cougars.

ABOUT CLEMSON (2-0): Watson has completed 77.1 percent of his passes for five touchdowns in two games while displaying no lingering signs of the major knee injury he suffered last November.

A win makes the 2015 season opening losses to Auburn and Houston learning lessons, building blocks, as suddenly Louisville is 1-0 in the ACC with a win over the favorite to win the Atlantic Division and the League Championships.

“Kyle came in last week and operated the offense”, Petrino said.

“At first, I thought that because we played a game the day before that a lot of guys would be tired and maybe even a little bit lazy out there, but guys were high energy and flying around”, he said. After a successful ACL surgery in the offseason, the so-called “Quarterback of the Future” Watson has showed off his improved passing skills this season. The sophomore relies on ready hands with primary wide receivers Mike Williams and Artavis Scott.

As for the running, Watson shrugged off concerns that his injury history is inhibiting his desire to escape the pocket. Bolin manages the game well but doesn’t help the run.

“It just comes natural for this offense”. I’m excited to see us play. The tests through two weeks haven’t been difficult, but a wounded Louisville defense with a chip on its shoulder is another animal. In fact, he sounded eager to get a taste.

“It’s been a number of things”, Petrino said. “They’re not going to have three completely different game plans“, he said.

This will be fun.

STS prides itself on offering true analysis and catering to the most educated and inquisitive among the Clemson fan base. “But the way the coaches got the practices structured, I think it’ll be beneficial for us”, junior safety Jayron Kearse said.