Athlon: ACC Week 1 Preview and Predictions |
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An arrest in early May will force Watkins to miss the first two games of the season. As a freshman last year, Watkins was one of the conference’s top players, recording 82 receptions for 1,219 yards and 12 touchdowns. The good news for Clemson? Quarterback
Tajh Boyd Clemson (-3) vs. Auburn (Atlanta) Clemson 31-24 Clemson 31-27 Clemson 27-24 Clemson 30-20
3. Will Clemson’s offense struggle without
Sammy Watkins
Sammy Watkins
So. Wide Receiver
#2 6-1, 205
Fort Myers, FL
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?
Tajh Boyd
RS Jr. Quarterback
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA
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is back, while the receiving corps still has plenty of weapons. Junior
DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins
Jr. Wide Receiver
#6 6-2, 205
Central, SC
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is an All-ACC candidate, and sophomore Charone Peak is capable of a breakout season. The biggest question mark for the Tigers’ offense is a line that must replace three starters, especially against a talented and deep Auburn defensive line. Clemson has plenty of skill players to makeup for the loss of Watkins. However, if Auburn’s defensive line spends most of the night in the backfield, Boyd will struggle to find his rhythm, and Clemson will start the year 0-1.
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