Bjoern Werner won't admit that his first three games of the year have been easy. Sure, he's racked up 6.5 sacks already, the best tally in the nation. And sure, his defense has dominated, with the pass rushers leading the way. But every game is tough, Werner insists.
Whether it's lip service or an honest assessment, one thing is certain: This week's opponent will be a legitimate challenge, and Werner knows Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd won't be quite as easy to bring down in the backfield as the three passers he has tormented to open the season.
For one, Boyd has two big-play wide receivers who will be inviting targets. Secondly, there's the running game, led by Andre Ellington, who racked up 228 yards in the opener against Auburn.
Whether it's lip service or an honest assessment, one thing is certain: This week's opponent will be a legitimate challenge, and Werner knows Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd won't be quite as easy to bring down in the backfield as the three passers he has tormented to open the season.
For one, Boyd has two big-play wide receivers who will be inviting targets. Secondly, there's the running game, led by Andre Ellington, who racked up 228 yards in the opener against Auburn.
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