After another big win for Clemson football over Virginia Tech, how did each positional group for the Tigers grade out in the win?
Behind big plays and another strong defensive effort, Clemson football earned an ACC victory over Virginia Tech this past week in what could be a preview of the league championship game this December.
The hype around this past Saturday’s prime-time ABC game between ACC leaders Clemson and Virginia Tech didn’t amount to the classic showdown most were expecting. Instead, the defending national champion Tigers jumped out to a big lead and silenced the crowd at Lane Stadium, forcing the Hokies to play catch-up the rest of the night.
Kelly Bryant did it with his legs and arm, passing for 186 yards and rushing for a team-high 94. Bryant also hit running back Tavien Feaster on a 60-yard touchdown, with Feaster and C.J. Fuller adding scores on the ground.
Once again, the Tiger defense was ball-hawking and aggressive, forcing two turnovers and making eight tackles for loss. They also held the Hokies to just 90 yards rushing and kept Cam Phillips relatively in-check with seven catches and 74 yards.
Here’s a look at the position-by-position grades ranging from an A+ to F from this past Saturday night.