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Clemson's strategy behind deploying young talent

Screenshot 2025-08-12 at 8.38.04 PMby: Larry_Williams10/08/25LarryWilliamsTI
Gideon Davidson
After being underutilized last season, rising sophomore back Gideon Davidson has an opportunity to be the Tigers' first option at running back in 2026. © Ken Ruinard - Imagn/Images, USA Today Network

It doesn't seem unfair to say Clemson’s coaches have been overthinking some things as it relates to how they’ve managed playing time with several underclassmen this season.

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