Clemson Football: 5 Things that went wrong in victory vs. UNC

Clemson Football: 5 Things that went wrong vs. UNC

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Nolan Turner #24, James Skalski #47 and Xavier Thomas #3 of the Clemson Tigers stop Sam Howell #7 of the North Carolina Tar Heels short of the goal line on a two-point conversion in the final minute of the fourth quarter at Kenan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Clemson won 21-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

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CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 28: A.J. Terrell #8 of the Clemson Tigers tackles Beau Corrales #15 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second quarter of their game at Kenan Stadium on September 28, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

3. The rushing defense

The Tigers were gashed up the middle on running plays for much of the afternoon and there’s really no way around it.

They came away with some good pressure and did an excellent job getting off the field for the most part, but the rushing defense looked a bit exposed in this one.

North Carolina continued to push the pile. The offensive line got a push off the ball. The Tigers couldn’t stop runners in the backfield and, instead, allowed UNC to rush the ball at will.

RB Michael Carter averaged 6.2 yards per carry and Javonte Williams also had 4.9 yards per carry.

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