Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have a rivalry matchup Saturday against the NC State Wolfpack, with the Tigers looking to prove that they have taken the next step and are a team to be feared in college football.
This may feel like a copout pick, especially considering he was our pick last week. Regardless, our Offensive X-Factor for Week 4’s matchup against NC State is starting quarterback Cade Klubnik.
Cade Klubnik put on a show in the first half against Appalachian State, scoring seven touchdowns to give Clemson a huge early lead. He threw for five touchdowns and added two more on the ground, leading the Tigers’ offense with precision.
The scoring barrage started with a 76-yard pass to freshman Bryant Wesco, followed by a rushing TD. Klubnik continued to shine with touchdown passes to Jake Briningstool and Antonio Williams while adding another rushing score.
Klubnik’s final touchdown of the half came on a 17-yard pass to Briningstool, capping off a dominant performance that gave Clemson full control by halftime. It was an awesome performance from the young quarterback.
The thing is, it was just one performance. We cannot overreact to performance. Klubnik needs to show us on Saturday that his App Stater performance was no fluke.