Clemson Football: Positional grades vs. Kent State

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 24: The Clemson Tigers line up against the Miami Hurricanes during a game at Sun Life Stadium on October 24, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

Offensive line: A+

Clemson’s offensive line played a near perfect game. The Tigers were equally dominant in run blocking and pass protection. Their remarkable depth was on full display in this one as they were seemingly as strong in the fourth quarter as they were in the first.

Those long runs that Kelly Bryant and Clemson’s running backs were able to break off were a result of the gaping holes that this offensive line was manufacturing. This was the most physically dominant the Tigers’ offensive line has looked in some time.

Clemson was literally perfect in pass protection, giving up zero sacks on the evening. It’s no wonder that Bryant was able to calming survey the field from the pocket. Kent State’s pass rush was no threat to this experienced Tigers’ front.

Losing center, Jay Guillermo, didn’t seem to bother this group at all. New center, Justin Falcinelli is much more than an able replacement, he was mowing opposing defensive lineman down in his debut.

If Clemson’s offensive line can play to this standard throughout the entire season, the Tigers’ have a serious shot at returning to the College Football Playoff.

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