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Clemson's secondary faces challenges despite recent victory over FSU

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 10:47 AM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Clemson's secondary faces challenges despite recent victory over FSU

Summary

Clemson's secondary showed improvement during a 36-24 victory against Florida State on October 31 but struggled towards the end. The team allowed FSU to come close after leading 29-10, conceding two late touchdowns due to coverage lapses. Defensive coordinator Tom Allen's strategy is seeing results after an offseason overhaul, with key additions from the transfer portal. Despite recent success, head coach Dabo Swinney emphasized the need for better situational awareness in their upcoming matchup against Syracuse on November 11.

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By the Numbers

•Clemson leads by 19 points before allowing FSU to score twice late in the game.
•Clemson's secondary is ranked 57th nationally, allowing just over 200 passing yards per game.
•The team made significant off-season changes, bringing in 11 transfer portal signees.
•Clemson's next game is against Syracuse on November 11.

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10:47 AMYahoo Sports — Clemson's improved secondary still learning to handle success. FSU near-comeback is latest example.

What they're saying

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Nov. 6—CLEMSON — Clemson's defensive backs are playmakers. It's what they were taught to be. "Regardless of whatever is called, you're one play away from the ESPN song — duh-nuh-nuh, duh-nuh-nuh — So we're always on edge," cornerbacks coach Mike Reed said. "So I don't care what coach calls, you know? We got to do it." So far, the mentality seems to be working. But the finished product is far ...
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