Expectations from the media and fans alike entering the 2017 season are high for Clemson’s defense, which returns seven starters from last season’s unit that ranked among the top 10 nationally in yards per game allowed (314) and top 15 in points per game allowed (18.4) while amassing 130 tackles for loss and a school-record 49 sacks.
Expectations from the defense for itself is no different, if not higher. Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell made it clear on Monday what the Tigers are looking to do on the defensive side of the ball this season.
“Come out and do what we said we want to do, and that was dominate,” Ferrell said.