The Clemson Tigers must account for the underrated SMU Mustangs running back Brashard Smith if they hope to stay alive in the College Football Playoff race.
depth chart as a receiver, Smith has made a name for himself with the Mustangs as a running back. He has 193 carries this season for 1,157 yards and 14 scores. He can also hurt teams in the passing game with 29 catches for 269 yards and three more touchdowns.It isn't that SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings has been bad or anything. He has actually been red hot. Over the last four games alone, Jennings has completed 69.
Smith can just completely turn a game on its head. He has also scored at least once in each of the Mustangs' last five games . He has multiple touchdowns in three of those matchups.The Tigers have plenty of size and strength on their front seven to bring down bigger backs, but speed can prove to be killer.rusher Isaac Brown, one of the better back they have faced, carried the Cardinals to the win over Clemson earlier this season.
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