Defensively, the Tigers stifled NC State freshman quarterback CJ Bailey. They sent blitzes that generated sacks and forced three turnovers (two fumbles, one interception). With Woods out, the Tigers needed someone to step up. They found that production with T.J. Parker, who was tied for the most sacks on the team last year.

Dabo Swinney’s team started off conference play with a bang ... and made the Georgia loss feel like a distant memory.

With their victory on Saturday over NC State, the Clemson Tigers won their first ACC game of the season. But, in the contest of the football program, it was his