No. 2 Clemson clobbers Pitt 42-10 for 4th straight ACC title
Associated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Exactly 10 years after being hired as head coach, Dabo Swinney made history with the Clemson Tigers. The Tigers entered the game as a 27 1/2-point favorite and Swinney’s team looked as if it would put Pitt away early after Etienne scored on his first two carries. Etienne, the game’s Most Outstanding Player, had 78 yards on his first two carries, surpassing Clemson’s rushing total from last year’s ACC title game win over Miami. “That’s a good football team from the front end to the back end.” ALABAMA-CLEMSON PART 4 Swinney said if the Tigers wind up facing No. When you are running for your life back there it is not easy.” Said Pickett: “It’s a tough loss, but I’m not going to let this game define me.” CLEMSON’S FRONT FOUR The Tigers’ experienced and heralded defensive front of ends Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant and tackles Wilkins and Dexter Lawrence dominated the line of scrimmage.