Yes and that proves exactly what I was saying. Despite being No.1 statistically coming into FSU, they were ranked 15th on football outsiders. If their quality of opponents was so great, then why isn't the number one defense statistically ranked higher than 15th on that list?
It's because they didn't face anyone that good yet. No one is saying their defense is crap, but it's a far cry from being tops in the nation.
And Clemson still managed to put up enough points offensively to win, even with their back up QB playing the majority of the game.