Clemson isn't Taking Demon Deacons Lightly

CLEMSON — Clemson has been on a roll.

The 10th-ranked Tigers have scored 194 points in their past four games, leading to their 4-1 record. Three of their wins have been in the ACC as well, putting them atop the conference standings.

The Tigers (3-0 ACC) have an opportunity to improve their record against Wake Forest, whom they play Saturday (noon, ESPN) in Winston Salem, N.C.

Earlier this week, quarterback Cade Klubnik spoke on the challenge the Demon Deacons (2-3.1-1 ACC) present to the Tigers.

“They’re a very well coached, disciplined team, and what they do, they do it really well,” Klubnik said. “They’re a team that is never going to quit.”

Wake Forest earned a win last week against ACC-rival NC State on the road, a game in which they rallied down 10 points to win, proving Klubnik’s point.

“You’re going to have to play all four quarters against them,” Klubnik said. “They’ve got good players and are definitely a great opponent.”

Clemson has won 15 in a row over Wake Forest, however, the last two years have been tough ones. The Tigers held on to beat the Demon Deacons by five points last year and two years ago they need to knock down a pass in the end zone to hang on for a double overtime victory.

Klubnik admitted the importance of a victory against the Demon Deacons and how crucial earning another win against them will be, including the mentality each week.

“Coach has been saying, ‘Hey, it’s opening week.’ It’s the first game of the season mentality every single week, and treating every game like it’s the biggest game of the year, because it really is,” Klubnik said. “This game that I’m about to play this Saturday is the most important game of the year for me, and I’m ready to go and treat it like any other.”