Two unbeaten teams clash Monday night. Who has the edge?
There may no more productive per-play back in the country than Clemson's Travis Etienne , who averages more yards after contact than most runners average per carry, period. His ability to fight through tackles and keep the Tigers' offense in position to convert on third down makes stopping Etienne one of LSU's biggest keys to success on defense. Edwards-Helaire helps keep opponents from dedicating every resource to stopping Burrow and the passing game.
Longtime defensive coordinator Brent Venables is known for dreaming up inventive schemes and formations to handle even the most intimidating offense.LSU might have more overall production in the return game but Clemson has been far better in controlling field position on kickoff returns — Clemson ranks 13th nationally in opposing kickoff returns and LSU ranks 91st. Where LSU has an edge is in the kicking game, where Cade York has made 21 of his 26 attempts to earn freshman All-America honors.
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