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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5. Historically Great Defensive Line

We’ve gotten through reasons 10-6 and haven’t even mentioned that talented defense.

If Clemson wins a National Championship, it will be in thanks to a historically great defensive line. The Tigers return all four starters from last season, including three (Ferrell, Bryant and Wilkins) that could be playing in the NFL right now.

Outside of the starters, the Tigers have more depth at that unit than any other program in the nation. Albert Huggins, Nyles Pinckney and a plethora of defensive ends back up that starting group.

That’s got to be scary for an opposing offensive line.

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