(Clemson) Tigers welcome break in schedule (SCSU)

Another lower-division foe will give wounded Clemson a chance to work out more of its kinks

BULLDOGS AT TIGERS
WHO: S.C. State (2-1) at Clemson (2-1)
WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Memorial Stadium, Clemson
TV: None
RADIO: ESPN Radio 93.1 FM
LINE: None

CLEMSON, S.C. — The past two weeks, coach Tommy Bowden intended to take the ball if Clemson won the coin toss. Bowden traditionally has deferred, but with the new 40-second-clock rule, he figures the Tigers could gain an additional offensive series.
Clemson’s opponents have won the toss both times, however, so Bowden has yet to test his theory. However, he has a favorable schedule for another couple of weeks in which to squeeze in a few extra reps for his numerous newcomers.

“I’m glad we’ll have had three out-of-conference games before we’ll get into conference the rest of the way,” Bowden said. “It has really helped ... with the injuries we’ve had.” Clemson (2-1), which opened ACC play with a 28-9 win Saturday against N.C. State, faces a Football Championship Subdivision team for the second time with this week’s home game against South Carolina State. The Tigers thumped The Citadel 45-17 two weeks ago. This three-week stretch came at the perfect time.

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