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Clemson expects Lane Kiffin's rebuilt LSU offense to emphasize tempo, the run game and RPOs, and Tom Allen said 19 new offensive two-deep players make first-drive diagnosis and in-game adjustment especially important.

Allen's priority against LSU's mobile quarterback is to keep him in the pocket and tackle reliably when he escapes because of his ability to create on designed or broken plays.

Clemson's defensive tackles remain a by-committee group without an established leader, with Amare Adams returning from injury and Markus Strong, Champ Thompson and Devarrick Woods among the candidates to emerge.

Edge defenders London Merritt and Darien Mayo made notable offseason gains, with Allen saying Merritt exceeded expectations and Mayo transformed himself physically.

Elliot Washington II led Clemson in takeaways during both spring and fall camp, while Corey Myrick, Jerome Carter III, Donovan Starr and Ashton Hampton all showed developmental progress in the secondary.