ACC Showdown Shocker: Which Dark Horse Could Topple Miami and Clemson This Season?
ACC Projected Records

2. Clemson
- 2024 final TRACR rank: 2nd
One scary thing: If I asked you, “Which ACC team gave up the highest explosive play rate against the run last year?” you would probably not guess Clemson. But if you didn’t, you’d be wrong. (It was 9.5%.) Explosive runs aren’t entirely the fault of any one position group, but they’re a shocking problem at Clemson, which always has some of the best defensive tackles in the country.
One exciting thing: The continued development of T.J. Parker, who might be the best edge rusher in college football entering the season. Parker came on strong in the back half of last season and finished the year with a 23.4% pressure rate (sixth in the ACC among edge rushers with at least 75 pass rushes) and 13 adjusted sacks (third in the league). I expect more this season.


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