Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables pulled a page out of Auburn's playbook and challenged LSU with three linemen, one linebacker and seven defensive backs.
And early on, Clemson executed almost perfectly.
LSU punted on three straight drives to begin the game, managing a combined 17 yards with three negative plays. Although a penalty negated a 38-yard completion on LSU's opening possession, Clemson generated pressure on that snap, too.
