re: Will Clemson's defense be the best LSU has played?

Clemson's schedule is very weak. Not saying Clemson isn't a damn good football team. I'm only pointing out that their schedule explains their #1 Defensive ranking. I suspect that had LSU played the same schedule they would have similarly gaudy numbers.

CLEMSON DEFENSIVE YARDS ALLOWED
Game 1 - Total 294 Passing 137 Rushing 157 - Ga. Tech
Game 2 - Total 289 Passing 236 Rushing 53 - Texas A&M
Game 3 - Total 187 Passing 172 Rushing 15 - Syracuse
Game 4 - Total 216 Passing 63 Rushing 153 - Charlotte
Game 5 - Total 290 Passing 144 Rushing 146 - North Carolina
Game 6 - Total 253 Passing 150 Rushing 103 - Florida St.
Game 7 - Total 263 Passing 107 Rushing 156 - Louisville
Game 8 - Total 177 Passing 80 Rushing 97 - Boston College
Game 9 - Total 256 Passing 117 Rushing 139 - Wofford
Game 10 - Total 290 Passing 166 Rushing 124 - NC State
Game 11 - Total 105 Passing 41 Rushing 64 - Wake Forrest
Game 12 - Total 174 Passing 105 Rushing 69 - South Carolina
Game 13 - Total 387 Passing 283 Rushing 104 - Virginia
Game 14 - Total 516 Passing 320 Rushing 196 - Ohio St.

Auburn was the best we have played