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Clemson Football: 5 reasons why the Tigers won’t repeat in 2017

By Terrance Singleton

Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers players celebrate after they beat the Alabama Crimson TideNCAAFB-ac1483679038.txt in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers players celebrate after they beat the Alabama Crimson TideNCAAFB-ac1483679038.txt in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Austin Bryant (91), defensive end Chris Register (45) and defensive end Jaquarius Brice (40) celebrate after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive end Austin Bryant (91), defensive end Chris Register (45) and defensive end Jaquarius Brice (40) celebrate after defeating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Clemson football won the national title in 2016, but here are five reasons why the Tigers won’t repeat in 2017.

The Clemson Tigers are coming off the best two year run in program history going 28-2 and making two straight national championship appearances.

In 2016, the Tigers broke through and won their first national championship since 1981 on the last play of the game, giving us a title game for the ages. But this year, unlike the like the last two years, Clemson is not as strong.

Unlike 2015 and 2016, they don’t have Deshaun Watson. Coming into the 2017 college football season, they have to start a new quarterback.

Yes, the Tigers will be a strong team and could definitely repeat, but it is a long shot. But if you ask head coach Dabo Swinney and any Clemson Tiger fan they will tell you they love being doubted, slept on and being the underdog. The Tigers have many things against them this year, but the Tigers will be all in and  bring their own guts every game.

Here are five reasons why the defending champs will not shock the world and not repeat as national champions in 2017.

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