Clemson Football: 5 Storylines To Watch vs. Louisville Cardinals

CLEMSON, SC - OCTOBER 01: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers and head coach Bobby Petrino of the Louisville Cardinals meet at mid-field after the Clemson Tigers victory at Memorial Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Clemson, South Carolina. The Clemson Tigers defeated the Louisville Cardinals 42-36. (Photo by Tyler Smith/Getty Images) /

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CLEMSON, SC – SEPTEMBER 09: The Clemson Tigers offensive line prepares for a snap against the Auburn Tigers during the football game at Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

4. The battle along the lines of scrimmage

Clemson football was dominant along the defensive line last week against Auburn, totaling 11 sacks.

Clemson football was dominated along the offensive line.

Louisville’s defensive line is clearly not Auburn’s, but the offensive line’s problems are certainly concerning going forward.

The Tigers weren’t able to give Kelly Bryant much time and didn’t open up any holes in the running game.

Louisville’s offensive line has not been solid in the past and that hasn’t changed in 2017.

The Cardinals have not faced anything compared to what they will have in front of them when Clemson comes to town.

I think that makes a difference.

The winner of the lines of scrimmage, on both sides, will have a decided advantage in the game.

Clemson will need the offensive line to step up and play up to its’ potential.

If they don’t, it could be a long night for the Clemson football offense.

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