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Clemson Football: 5 Storylines to Watch vs. Kent State

By Andrew Boardwine

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Defensive tackle Carlos Watkins
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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers stands with players prior to the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers stands with players prior to the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

4. Which running back really gets the most amount of carries and snaps?

The Clemson football official depth chart was released yesterday and it came at no surprise the order of running backs.

C.J. Fuller is listed as the starter while Tavien Feaster and Adam Choice are co-backups. Freshman Travis Etienne is fourth.

What I want to see is who’s truly the best running back?

Is it C.J. Fuller or did he get the nod over Feaster because of “seniority.” Choice is listed below Tavien Feaster, which in most cases, means that Feaster will take the field before Choice.

I also want to see Travis Etienne.

The freshman running back has been the rave of fall camp.

Everyone has talked about how hard he runs and the explosiveness he has. Tony Elliott compared him to Wayne Gallman and he will be wearing that No. 9 jersey.

I want to see how these running backs perform in game situations.

  • Who runs the ball the hardest?
  • Who has the best vision?
  • Do any of them struggle in pass-protection?
  • Who’s the best option going forward?

Those are all questions Clemson football fans will be seeking an answer to and we very well may get, at the very least, a half-answer after the events in Death Valley take place on Saturday.

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