Clemson Football Analysis: Tigers lack offensive identity

CLEMSON, SC - SEPTEMBER 15: Wide receiver Justyn Ross #8 of the Clemson Tigers makes safety Kenderick Duncan Jr. #27 of the Georgia Southern Eagles miss on a tackle as he runs in a long touchdown reception during the football game at Clemson Memorial Stadium on September 15, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

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COLLEGE STATION, TX – SEPTEMBER 08: Adam Choice #26 of the Clemson Tigers is stopped by Donovan Wilson #6 of the Texas A&M Aggies in the second quarter at Kyle Field on September 8, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

Multiple Schemes

This is what Clemson has been doing.

Basically, they’ve given Kelly Bryant possessions and then given Trevor Lawrence possessions. There hasn’t been any switching mid-possession, except with Bryant’s injury and the two have separately run the offense.

The problem with this offense is the fact that neither QB has a chance to get into much of a rhythm and the Tigers are going too slow.

If you’re going to run this type of offense effectively, you have to pick up the pace so you can run more plays. I know that they’ve had more explosive plays this season, which has led to less time on the field for the offense, but you’ve got to find ways to get both of the guys in the game and comfortable.

So far, it’s been good for 48 points vs. Furman, 28 points vs. Texas A&M and 38 points vs. Georgia Southern.

It may end up working, or it may end up leading the offense to more stalls and punts. So far, it’s just been frustrating because I haven’t gotten to see either quarterback play enough to really show what they can do.

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