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) 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)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/e5e2bee384819a6a448505267af5cc26a7aca759a977d97d7c774e79f85a2703.jpg)
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.