Auburn Football: Post-Spring Q&A with Rubbing the Rock on Clemson Matchup

Jan 11, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) runs against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Geno Matias-Smith (24) in the second quarter in the 2016 CFP National Championship at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 27, 2014; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson Tigers cornerback MacKensie Alexander (2) and cornerback Garry Peters (26) celebrate after breaking up a pass during the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Clemson is the consensus number one team out of spring, but what concerns do you have for the team heading into 2016?

The main concerns for this Clemson team lie in the secondary and on the special teams. The Tigers basically lost the National Championship because of special teams allowing a kick off return for a touchdown and not fielding an onside kick.

The secondary loses three starters from last year in Mackensie Alexander, Jayron Kearse, and T.J. Green so the depth is obviously a concern. Basically, Clemson football is looking to replace its defensive backfield because other than Cordrea Tankersley, the Tigers will not have one starter returning from last year’s squad.

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