CLEMSON — Clemson could still make the College Football Playoff. It probably will. Likewise, Tigers’ quarterback Cade Klubnik might go on to win the Heisman Trophy. Crazier things have happened.

But neither looked CFP-worthy or ready to strike any iconic pose on Saturday night. And finding the root cause of what fell apart or never even developed during No. 4 Clemson’s 17-10 loss to No. 9 LSU requires more than a video fly-by.

We’re looking at a deep dive. Coach Dabo Swinney and company have work to do.

“We’re nowhere near close to what we’re capable of offensively,” Swinney said. “Nowhere near.”

True that.

Improvement is the only option, anyhow, when you rush for 31 yards on 20 carries, collect 13 first downs and get off only 58 snaps . Clemson’s touchdown and field goal might ac

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