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Tigers too much at home
Senior Reporter Brian Manzullo breaks down Saturday's game at Clemson
By: Brian Manzullo
Issue date: 10/19/07 Section: Sports
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QUARTERBACKS
Sophomore Dan LeFevour has completed 60-of-77 passes for seven touchdowns in the last two games. Clemson's Cullen Harper has thrown 14 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
Advantage: Even. Harper has been effective, but LeFevour adds another dimension with his running game.
RUNNING BACKS
Junior Justin Hoskins had an off day last Saturday, compiling 30 yards on 11 carries against Army. The Tigers have a dual rushing attack with James Davis (76 carries, 463 yards) and C. J. Spiller (62 carries, 204 yards).
Advantage: Clemson. Stopping two skilled runners will force CMU to step up its tackling.
CMU OFFENSIVE LINE VS. CLEMSON DEFENSIVE LINE
Senior Eric Tunney and junior Andrew Hartline lead CMU's line, which has not allowed a sack in two weeks. Defensive end Ricky Sapp leads Clemson with three sacks and three pass breakups.
Advantage: Even. CMU's line continues to get stronger and should allow minimal damage to LeFevour.
CLEMSON OFFENSIVE LINE VS. CMU DEFENSIVE LINE
CMU's defensive line has stepped up recently, pressuring opposing quarterbacks into making mistakes. Clemson's line has allowed 20 sacks.
Advantage: Even. Despite the high total in sacks allowed, Clemson has more size on the line than CMU is used to.
CMU WIDE RECEIVERS VS. CLEMSON SECONDARY
The Chippewas have multiple weapons with freshman Antonio Brown, sophomore Bryan Anderson and senior Justin Gardner. But Clemson's secondary has been stellar, with seven interceptions and 135.2 passing yards allowed per game.
Advantage: Clemson. LeFevour will need plenty of focus and his targets cannot afford to make mistakes.
CLEMSON WIDE RECEIVERS VS. CMU SECONDARY
Aaron Kelly leads Clemson receivers with 39 catches, 516 yards and four touchdowns. Sophomore cornerback Josh Gordy had a breakout game last week with three interceptions, one for a touchdown.
Sophomore Dan LeFevour has completed 60-of-77 passes for seven touchdowns in the last two games. Clemson's Cullen Harper has thrown 14 touchdowns compared to three interceptions this season.
Advantage: Even. Harper has been effective, but LeFevour adds another dimension with his running game.
RUNNING BACKS
Junior Justin Hoskins had an off day last Saturday, compiling 30 yards on 11 carries against Army. The Tigers have a dual rushing attack with James Davis (76 carries, 463 yards) and C. J. Spiller (62 carries, 204 yards).
Advantage: Clemson. Stopping two skilled runners will force CMU to step up its tackling.
CMU OFFENSIVE LINE VS. CLEMSON DEFENSIVE LINE
Senior Eric Tunney and junior Andrew Hartline lead CMU's line, which has not allowed a sack in two weeks. Defensive end Ricky Sapp leads Clemson with three sacks and three pass breakups.
Advantage: Even. CMU's line continues to get stronger and should allow minimal damage to LeFevour.
CLEMSON OFFENSIVE LINE VS. CMU DEFENSIVE LINE
CMU's defensive line has stepped up recently, pressuring opposing quarterbacks into making mistakes. Clemson's line has allowed 20 sacks.
Advantage: Even. Despite the high total in sacks allowed, Clemson has more size on the line than CMU is used to.
CMU WIDE RECEIVERS VS. CLEMSON SECONDARY
The Chippewas have multiple weapons with freshman Antonio Brown, sophomore Bryan Anderson and senior Justin Gardner. But Clemson's secondary has been stellar, with seven interceptions and 135.2 passing yards allowed per game.
Advantage: Clemson. LeFevour will need plenty of focus and his targets cannot afford to make mistakes.
CLEMSON WIDE RECEIVERS VS. CMU SECONDARY
Aaron Kelly leads Clemson receivers with 39 catches, 516 yards and four touchdowns. Sophomore cornerback Josh Gordy had a breakout game last week with three interceptions, one for a touchdown.
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