CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson receiver DeAndre Hopkins says the 14th-ranked Tigers won't let recent success over Virginia Tech erode the team's focus after a week off.
The Tigers (5-1, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) return to work after last week's open date. They start the second half of the season against what had been one of their difficult opponents in the Hokies, who had won five straight in the series before 2011. But last season, Clemson had a pair of dominating victories over Virginia Tech, including a 38-10 win in the ACC championship game.
Hopkins says the team worked hard during its time off, both on the field and at staying mentally ready for the second half of the season. And that means not slipping up against Virginia Tech (4-3, 2-1).