ACC Football Power Rankings 2017: Week 2 edition

The Clemson Tigers and head coach Dabo Swinney didn’t skip a beat in handing over the keys to the offense over to quarterback Kelly Brant. He went 16-for-22 (72.7 percent) with 236 passing yards, 77 rushing yards, a passing touchdown and a rushing touchdown. He did throw an interception in the game and the defense only allowed three points in the 56-3 route.

Bryant looked good, connecting on a deep ball for 61-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Deon Cain to set the tone on offense.

The running game looks to be in good hands with four running backs jockeying for position in the backfield. True freshman Travis Etienne finished with eight carries for 81 rushing yards and a touchdown. C.J. Fuller had seven carries for 51 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Tavien Feaster had six carries for 69 rushing yards and a touchdown. Adam Choice had four carries for 20 rushing yards and a touchdown.

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If the passing game ever stalls, there’s a lot of talent Clemson can lean on in the backfield. They spread the ball around a lot in this one, given their opponent.

Against a much tougher opponent in the 13th-ranked Auburn Tigers this week, Bryant will be under the microscope. They’ve got a much better secondary than Kent State so it will prove to be an excellent litmus test of just how ready Bryant is as a passer.