Clemson's descent into the Bottom 25 began on its first offensive series of the season, as the Tigers went backwards on a three-and-out that ended with a sack. There's been no stabilization since. A team ranked No. 4 in the AP preseason poll has floundered aimlessly to a 1-2 start.

The Tigers' lone victory came in uninspiring fashion during Week 2 against a Troy team jumped out to a 16-0 lead. It would be one thing if Troy was one of the Sun Belt's premier squads. But the Trojans turned around and produced just 112 yards of total offense during a 28-7 Week 3 home loss to Memphis .

Meanwhile, Clemson dropped its ACC opener at Georgia Tech . The Tigers will now be forced to run the table in order to reach the College Football Playoff. A Week 4 home game against a mediocre Syracus

See Full Page