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Clemson Football: 5 Takeaways from the victory over Syracuse

By Andrew Boardwine

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers runs the ball during a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on September 14, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers runs the ball during a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome on September 14, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /
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CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 29: A general view of Memorial Stadium prior to the start of the Clemson Tigers’ football game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on August 29, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – AUGUST 29: A general view of Memorial Stadium prior to the start of the Clemson Tigers’ football game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on August 29, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

4. The defensive line is more than solid

Coming into the season, the Clemson football faithful had questions about the defensive line to say the least.

The Tigers didn’t have names like Christian Wilkins, Dexter Lawrence, Clelin Ferrell or Austin Bryant returning. Well, through three games, that defensive line has been about as dominant as you could’ve asked for.

I was really impressed with the pass-rush Saturday night. The Tigers were constantly in the backfield and put pressure on Tommy DeVito all night long. KJ Henry, Xavier Thomas and Logan Rudolph were all impressive from the defensive end spots.

Nyles Pinckney, Tyler Davis and Jordan Williams handled the interior of that line. This unit is just really good and they’re building quality depth.

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