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Clemson Football: 5 Areas the Tigers must improve to win a National Championship

By Andrew Boardwine

TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 27: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers throws a pass in the second quarter of the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 27: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers throws a pass in the second quarter of the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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CLEMSON, SC – OCTOBER 20: Running back Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers rushes for a touchdown during the first quarter of the Tigers’ football game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Clemson Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SC – OCTOBER 20: Running back Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers rushes for a touchdown during the first quarter of the Tigers’ football game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Clemson Memorial Stadium on October 20, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

2. Offensive Balance

Part of the offensive balance is on what defenses show you.

There’s no reason to run the ball when a team has eight guys in the box and you have as many talented wide receivers as you do for Clemson.

But, when I say “balance,” I don’t necessarily mean balance in play-calling. What I really mean is offensive efficiency in all areas. I want to see the passing game excel like it has the past two weeks. I want to see the running game come back after being close to nonexistent the past couple of weeks.

I want the offensive line to continue to play better and keep improving as they still have a little ways to go.

The offense is better and it’s clear progressing. But, I still want to see overall improvement and efficiency from every group on that side of the ball.

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