Clemson came out firing on all cylinders against UNC, and their defense has been the story of the afternoon. After scoring a 75-yard touchdown on a trick play just 11 seconds into the game, the Tigers have completely dominated Bill Belichick’s makeshift roster. Through the first half, Clemson’s defense has held UNC to just a field goal, a remarkable performance considering Dabo Swinney’s squad entered the game at 1-3 and were desperately searching for answers. The Tigers’ defense, which had been the source of so much frustration this season, suddenly looks like a completely different unit.

The credit? It goes to the defensive coordinator, Tom Allen . Allen came to Clemson after leading Penn State to the 7th-ranked total defense nationally in 2024. His schemes are aggressive and rely

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