Clemson Football: 10 Reasons the Tigers Win the National Championship

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 09: Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow #13 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after making a 2-yard game-winning touchdown reception against defensive back Tony Brown #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide (not pictured) during the fourth quarter of the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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8. More Explosive Plays

Having improved quarterback play and more mature skill position players leads to more explosive plays.

There were times last season where it seemed that the offense just stalled for quarters at a time. That’s because there just wasn’t a big play threat. There were a few guys, like Tavien Feaster or Deon Cain, that could break off a big play.

But Travis Etienne didn’t really get a ton of playing time until later in the year and the same can be said about Tee Higgins.

This season, I think you see the coaching staff open up the playbook and take some shots down the field. I think they’re going to be looking for those big play opportunities.

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