Clemson Football: 4 Reasons the Tigers blowout South Carolina

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 31: Tavien Feaster #4 of the South Carolina Gamecocks runs for a touchdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the Belk College Kickoff game at Bank of America Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Teammates Travis Etienne #9 and Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers react after a touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

3. Trevor Lawrence, Travis Etienne playing lights out

It’s not just Clemson’s defense that is playing lights out, it’s the offense as well.

The Tigers are ranked No. 3 in the nation in total offense and the truth is that this Gamecock defense has struggled to get off the field at times this season when playing an offense with a pulse.

South Carolina was absolutely carved up against Alabama and Texas A&M had a decent amount of success against the Gamecocks, as well.

Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne are being overlooked by the national media, but both are playing at a high level here down the stretch. Lawrence actually has the highest QB-rating in the nation after Oct. 1st and Etienne leads the nation in yards per carry.

When you combine that lethal backfield against a suspect South Carolina defense, it very well could spell trouble for the Gamecocks.

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