Head coach Dabo Swinney met with the media, Tuesday, as Clemson prepares to dive again into ACC play in opposition to Louisville this weekend. Swinney fielded questions on the place the employees might go from right here relating to the quarterback place after D.J. Uiagalelei’s latest rash of turnovers following his excellent begin to the season.
In the meanwhile, Uiagalelei stays the starter. Swinney stated, “D.J. continues to be my man, however he didn’t do sufficient Saturday. He must bounce again this weekend.”
Uiagalelei dedicated simply two turnovers in opposition to 21 touchdowns (17 passing, 4 speeding) by Clemson’s first seven video games. However Uiagalelei has been pulled every of the final two video games thanks to 3 interceptions. It may be argued that the indicators of a struggling go assault have been there for some time, maybe obscured by Clemson’s successful streak. The Tigers haven’t handed for 300 yards for the reason that additional time victory at Wake Forest and haven’t produced a 100-yard receiver all season. Offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter has usually leaned on Will Shipley and the working sport, however all sides of the offense scuffled at Notre Dame as Clemson failed to attain on 9 consecutive drives whereas the Irish constructed an insurmountable lead. Klubnik’s restricted expertise (9 of 20 for 85 yards, 1 landing, 1 interception) can also be a consider sticking with the extra veteran Uiagalelei as Clemson tries to assert its eighth ACC title underneath Swinney.
Swinney identified that numerous the staff objectives are nonetheless in entrance of them, “The state championship, convention championship and nationwide championship are all nonetheless proper there.”
Clemson (8-1, 6-0) will look to rebound in opposition to Louisville (6-3, 3-3) in entrance of the house crowd, Saturday. Kickoff from Demise Valley is ready for 3:30 p.m.
Key feedback from Dabo Swinney
- Swinney put a constructive spin on the loss at Notre Dame: The final time we misplaced a sport, we went on a 14-game successful streak. Clearly that ended Saturday, however we’ve a chance to start out a brand new one.
- On Louisville QB Malik Cunningham: He’s elite at extending performs for Louisville, however he can even drop dimes on you for those who hedge your bets in opposition to the run. Says the protection will need to have a brief reminiscence and handle points rapidly in the event that they hope to include Cunningham this weekend.
- No clarification as to why the staff got here out with such little depth for an enormous sport, particularly coming off a bye. Does say that should change ASAP in the event that they don’t wish to lose once more this weekend.
- WR Beaux Collins is week to week, however out this Saturday in opposition to Louisville with a separated left shoulder.
- DE Xavier Thomas has been encouraging after his damage, conserving a constructive mindset, dealing with the damage with maturity. No determination but as as to whether he desires to redshirt or transfer on to the NFL.
