Syracuse Football: A 5 question sit down with the enemy (Clemson)

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Oct 29, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) celebrates after the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

Paul A. Esden Jr: This team seems to be playing with fire, Clemson has five wins by a TD or less this year, which is tied for the most through eight games by any team to finish the year ranked top 10 in the last decade. Per ESPN Stats & Information, the Tigers are an astounding 18-2 in one-possesion games since 2011, easily the best mark in the FBS. To follow up with my last question, is this team finding ways to win and surviving or is this an inevitable juggling act that is destined to fall apart? Which way do you look at it? To put it simply, is this team a true National Championship contender?

"Anthony Messenger (@antmess4) “I believe this team is truly finding ways to win. Clemson had a 1 percent chance of ending up 8-0 through week 9. That is the slightest chance out of any team in the country. The Tigers were able to slow down Lamar Jackson, Dalvin Cook, and Auburn’s physical running attack. I hesitantly say that Clemson is a National Championship contender. The Tigers are undoubtedly talented enough to get there, however, they turn the ball over too much for my liking. Clemson will not survive against teams like Washington, Michigan, and Alabama if they turn the ball over like they have.”"

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