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Clemson Football: 5 storylines to watch vs. Texas A&M 2019

By Andrew Boardwine

COLLEGE STATION, TX - SEPTEMBER 08: Kellen Mond #11 of the Texas A&M Aggies is tackled by Tanner Muse #19 of the Clemson Tigers as he rushes in the first quarter at Kyle Field on September 8, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TX - SEPTEMBER 08: Kellen Mond #11 of the Texas A&M Aggies is tackled by Tanner Muse #19 of the Clemson Tigers as he rushes in the first quarter at Kyle Field on September 8, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 29: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence #16 hands off the football to running back Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers during their football game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Memorial Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 29: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence #16 hands off the football to running back Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers during their football game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Memorial Stadium on August 29, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

3. The battle on the lines of scrimmage

One area to watch of note within the game will be along the lines of scrimmage.

The Tigers boast one of the nation’s best offensive lines while Texas A&M has one of the nation’s top defensive tackles in Justin Madubuike. Though the Aggies must replace starters along the front-seven, there is still plenty of talent around Madubuike.

Defensively, Clemson looked good along the defensive line against Georgia Tech. This week, the Tigers will have a tougher test as they play against an experienced Texas A&M offensive line. The Aggies have some depth and talent along that offensive line to challenge Clemson and perhaps move the ball.

This game will be won in the trenches.

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