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

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

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Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers center Jay Guillermo (57) prepares to snap the ball during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Clemson defeated North Carolina 45-37. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The QB/Center Exchange

Clemson not only has a QB controversy but also a center one. Clemson will start a new QB and center when they take the field against Kent State on Sept. 2.

The projected center is Justin Falcinelli. He was the backup Taylor Hearn in 2016 and will make the move to center in 2017.

In Clemson’s offensive scheme, the center and QB work together to make the protection calls. Last year, the Tigers had the experienced combo of Deshaun Watson and Jay Guillermo. In 2017, it looks to be Kelly Bryant and Falcinelli.

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They will have the whole summer and Kent State to work out any problems they have because the following week is Auburn week. If they aren’t on the same page by then, they will lose their first non-ACC September game since 2011.

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