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Wake Forest Football: Game plan to a possible upset over Clemson

By Brandon Croce

NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 30: Sam Hartman #10 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons celebrates after winning a game against the Tulane Green Wave on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - AUGUST 30: Sam Hartman #10 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons celebrates after winning a game against the Tulane Green Wave on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 30: Sam Hartman #10 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons hands the ball to Matt Colburn #22 during the first half against the Tulane Green Wave on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA – AUGUST 30: Sam Hartman #10 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons hands the ball to Matt Colburn #22 during the first half against the Tulane Green Wave on August 30, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Establish the Run

One area the Demon Deacons’ offense has done a good job in is establishing the run, and it starts up front with a veteran offensive line. This group has done an excellent job of opening running lanes for Cade Carney and Matt Colburn, as well as Sam Hartman.

Through the first five games, the Demon Deacons are averaging 244.4 yards per game on the ground. The thing that is the toughest for stopping this rushing attack is that multiple players are contributing.

Carney is currently leading the team with 428 rushing yards but Colburn and Hartman have each eclipsed 200 yards this season.

If the Demon Deacons want to pull the upset, they will need to establish the run and extend drives. The longer they are on the field, the longer it keeps the Tigers offense off the field. If they are able to win the time of possession battle here, that could be enough for an upset.

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