College Football Rankings 2021: Projected AP Top 25 for Week 4

Sep 18, 2021; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2021; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Florida Gators during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) flexes toward Georgia Tech junior Juanyeh Thomas (1) after getting a first down during the third quarter in Clemson, S.C., September 18, 2021.Ncaa Football Georgia Tech At Clemson
Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) flexes toward Georgia Tech junior Juanyeh Thomas (1) after getting a first down during the third quarter in Clemson, S.C., September 18, 2021.Ncaa Football Georgia Tech At Clemson /

Clemson won in Week 3, but did it really feel like it?

Dabo Swinney has to be in somewhat of a panic mode after looking rather pedestrian through three weeks and nearly falling victim to a massive upset by Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets kicked a field goal with under two minutes to play and then recovered the ensuing onside kick in a one-score game.

The Yellow Jackets drove all the way down the field on Clemson and got deep into the red zone before going for it on fourth-and-goal and the Tigers sniffed out a Georgia Tech shovel pass at the 2-yard line. It was a heck of an effort from Georgia Tech but Clemson escaped — despite a safety that nearly cost the Tigers the game.

I doubt there are any Clemson fans who feel good about their 2-1 start to the season as DJ Uiagalelei and the rest of the offense look anemic.

Sure, the defense is good, but you can’t win if you can’t score.