Clemson Football: 5 Bold Predictions vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 01: Tee Higgins #5 celebrates with Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 01: Tee Higgins #5 celebrates with Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter of their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 1, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers runs for a 62 yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 29: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers runs for a 62 yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

4. Clemson comes out strong

The Tigers haven’t come out very strong in the first quarter this season.

Clemson only scored three points in the first quarter against Notre Dame. The Tigers will need a stronger offensive start playing against Alabama.

I’m not convinced that the Crimson Tide are going to come out and take a quick 21-0 lead. But, you can be sure that Bama will come out ready to go.

I think Clemson breaks a few tendencies and tries to find a way to break off a couple of explosive plays early.

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