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Clemson Football: 10 Expectations for the 2018 Season

By Andrew Boardwine

CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 23: The stadium is empty before the start of the game against the Clemson Tigers and the Boston College Eagles at Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 23: The stadium is empty before the start of the game against the Clemson Tigers and the Boston College Eagles at Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Todd Bennett/Getty Images) /
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5. A Top-Three Defense in the Nation

Really, I should say the “top defense in the nation.” But, we’re trying to be reasonable here.

There’s no reason to believe that the Tigers should be anything less than phenomenal on the defensive side of the ball.

I expect that this team is able to be among the nation’s leaders in sacks, points given up, forced turnovers and yardage.

Statistically, this will be the best defense Clemson football has boasted since 2014. This team is deep and has talent at every position and they’ll without a doubt finish in the top-three in the nation in total defense.

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