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Clemson, A+: The Tigers had already proven their ability to beat top teams at home. Saturday, whatever questions that remained about their legitimacy were answered emphatically by a 23-3 whipping of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. It was Clemson’s third win in as many weeks against a ranked opponent, the first time in ACC history that has happened. The most impressive aspect of the Tigers’ victory is the way they did it. Rather than simply outscoring teams, as they had previously, they relied on a defense that was supposed to be their weak link to hold the Hokies without a TD at home for the first time since 1995. The leaders of the gang were LB Tig Willard and DE Andre Branch Andre Branch

RS Sr. Defensive End

#40 6-5, 260

Richmond, VA

View Full Profile , who did his best Da’Quan Bowers imitation by recording 11 tackles, including five for losses and three sacks.

Offensively, we all knew about QB Tajh BoydTajh Boyd

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Hampton, VA

View Full Profile and WR Sammy WatkinsSammy Watkins

Fr. Wide Receiver

#7 6-1, 200

Fort Myers, FL

View Full Profile and what they could do. But both were relatively quiet against the Hokies. Instead, it was a ground game fueled by the duo of Andre EllingtonAndre Ellington

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Moncks Corner, SC

View Full Profile and Mike BellamyMike Bellamy

Fr. Running Back

#5 5-10, 175

Nocatee, FL

View Full Profile , along with TE Dwayne AllenDwayne Allen

RS Jr. Tight End

#83 6-3, 255

Fayetteville, NC

View Full Profile , that did most of the offensive damage. At 5-0 with wins over both preseason divisional favorites, Clemson is now clearly the team to beat in the ACC.

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