Tag: Clemson v. Miami

Turnover bug continues for Clemson despite dominant win over Miami

Ever since the come-from-behind win over Syracuse which featured four turnovers committed by Clemson, the team has just not been able to shake off the turnover bug. Even in the win over Louisville last week, the Tigers committed three turnovers. …

Ever since the come-from-behind win over Syracuse which featured four turnovers committed by Clemson, the team has just not been able to shake off the turnover bug.

Even in the win over Louisville last week, the Tigers committed three turnovers. Prior to this game, Clemson had an equivalent turnover margin with 14 turnovers and 14 takeaways, but the turnover trend for the Tigers is concerning at this stage of the season. In the 40-10 win over Miami on Saturday, Clemson was plagued by the turnover bug for the fourth consecutive game. 

The Tigers committed three turnovers in the win over Miami and with just two takeaways, the Tigers were unable to win the turnover margin for another game this season. Ultimately the turnovers did not prove to be a major factor in determining the outcome of the game, but it did not make Clemson’s offense look more polished in its performance over the course of all four quarters. 

The first turnover occurred in the second half, when in the third quarter Miami was able to get an interception. The other two turnovers came off fumble recoveries by Miami cornerback DJ Ivey and defensive lineman Jordan Miller. 

On the first play of the fourth quarter, Miller recovered the fumble and was able to pick up 26 yards on the recovery, which ultimately set the Hurricanes up for a touchdown just a few plays later.

These types of turnovers are something that has become a part of Clemson’s identity this season, and despite a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, the turnovers may have prohibited an even more dominant performance in the win over the Hurricanes.

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Clemson’s defensive dominance shuts out Miami in the first half

The Clemson defense has been on the precipice of an extremely dominant performance all season, and in the first half against Miami, everything seemed to be working. At the end of the first half, Miami’s offense had just 8 total yards, and much of …

The Clemson defense has been on the precipice of an extremely dominant performance all season, and in the first half against Miami, everything seemed to be working. 

At the end of the first half, Miami’s offense had just 8 total yards, and much of that had to do with the efficiency of Clemson’s run defense. The Hurricanes couldn’t seem to get the ball moving anywhere downfield and walked away with just one first down in the entire half. Even with the dual-threat nature of Miami quarterback Jacurri Brown and the talent of running back Jaylan Knighton, the team had an average of -0.5 rushing yards.

All season the defensive line has been called upon to play more consistently and that message was answered by the Tigers in the opening two quarters against the Hurricanes. 

Even with the absence of starting defensive tackle Bryan Bresee, the defensive line was a force to be reckoned with. Myles Murphy continually applied pressure to Brown and it seemed to be too much for the Hurricanes to handle after a few series of three and outs. 

Last week in the win over Louisville, the performance of the Clemson linebackers were some of the best we have seen all season and that momentum and confidence carried over in the first half against the Hurricanes. Sophomore linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. came up with a huge sack deep in Miami’s territory, putting the Miami offense at just another deficit. 

Early in the second quarter, Miami was able to finally pick up a first down, but soon thereafter, Clemson safety Jalyn Phillips picked up an interception after fellow Clemson safety R.J. Mickens deflected a pass from Brown at the Miami 30-yard line. The interception set the Tigers up in prime territory on offense and displayed the complimentary football Clemson has been looking to sustain all season. 

The Tigers left the first half with a 24-0 lead and an abundance of confidence to carry over the dominant performance on defense in the second half.

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Trotter on why the defense is prepared for Miami’s dual-threat QB

With an impressive win over Louisville last Saturday, Clemson’s attention is now to the next test against Miami. The Tigers’ defense had one of its best performances of the season last week and will look to continue that level of performance against …

With an impressive win over Louisville last Saturday, Clemson’s attention is now to the next test against Miami. The Tigers’ defense had one of its best performances of the season last week and will look to continue that level of performance against a Miami offense that is still looking to find its spark.

Jeremiah Trotter Jr., who is quickly becoming a critical piece of Clemson’s linebacker corps, spoke to the media on Monday. The sophomore was quick to note that good preparation will be a key to success this Saturday. Despite Miami’s 5-5 record this season, Trotter shared that the defense’s mindset will be no different from any other matchup the Tigers have had so far this season.

“They have got athletes on the offense and that’s going to be a good challenge on the defense,” he said, “but I know the coaches’ game plan is going to be great and our preparation on the defensive side, and my preparation will be great to prepare me for Saturday.”

“I try to approach every opponent with the same mindset that if we don’t do what we’re going to do then we’re going to lose,” he added. “You have to approach every single game like we’re going into the National Championship game. If you don’t change that mindset, you’ll see you won’t play as well. So, we’re going to approach every game like that, and the coaches try to preach it to us as well about approaching every game like that.”

Miami starting quarterback Tyler Van Dyke was sidelined last week due to a shoulder injury, which meant the Hurricanes had to start a talented true freshman in Jacurri Brown.

In the win over Georgia Tech on Saturday, the dual-threat ability of Brown was on full display, which is something the Clemson defense will have to prepare to combat this weekend. Trotter noted that he believes the defense actually has an advantage, in that it has faced so many dual-threat quarterbacks at this point of the season, so he feels the Tigers will have a better grasp on what to expect and how to prepare for what Brown can bring.

“I feel like facing dual-threat quarterbacks all year helps us when we face another one, because you know how to game plan, how to prepare, but you still have to come with the right mindset,” he said. “He will cut you up, but facing quarterbacks like that all year has helped us out to keep facing them throughout the year.”