Clemson Football: 5 areas of concern vs. LSU Tigers

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 28: Running back Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers is tackled by linebacker Tuf Borland #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Tigers defeated the Buckeyes 29-23. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 28: The Clemson Tigers take the field prior to the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 28, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

4. The battle in the trenches

LSU and Clemson both have plenty of talent when you look up-front.

When all things are considered, it looks as if both offensive lines will have advantages over the defensive lines.

LSU’s defensive line and front-seven is nowhere near the level of Ohio State’s, but the Tigers still have some muscle up-front and the Clemson offensive line has had times where it has struggled this season to get the job done- especially early.

Clemson’s defensive line will also be tasked with getting pressure on Joe Burrow against a talented offensive line. If they can’t do that, he’ll have time to sit back and throw- and that won’t be a good thing for the ACC Tigers.

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