Dabo Swinney and Clemson football have had a rough season in 2023, with their Week 9 matchup against NC State their next opportunity to get the program back on track and show the Tigers’ fan base that this team still has some life left in it.
Clemson (4-3, 2-3 ACC) lost to Miami on the road in Week 8 in a performance that summed up what the Tigers’ have looked like this season. It was another poor performance where this Clemson team left the fans wanting more. The talent is clearly there, but the execution is about as bad as it could be for a team of this caliber.
This matchup with NC State is a great bounce-back spot for the Tigers, who SHOULD have no problems taking care of business on the road. Here are three reasons Clemson will pick up a much-needed win over NC State in Week 9.