Clemson defense can't seem to stop the run

Obviously, that's not good, especially considering that we had seven starters back from last year's squad.

BOWDEN BOWL -- BIG DEAL? The luster is fading from this once-marquee matchup, especially for the Bowden family. (More here.)

GAME PREDICTION: College Football News says 31-16 Florida State.

TOUGH DEFENSE: That's what Clemson will be facing at Florida State.

HARD TIMES IN TIGERTOWN: More on Clemson's struggles this season.

TOUGH ROAD TRIP: A writer in Charlottesville notices we've got a difficult stretch of road games. Imagine that.

BOWDEN JOINS BROADCAST: Brother Terry will be in the booth for Saturday's Clemson-FSU game.

ACC A FOOTBALL FLOP? It's too early to say that, says this columnist.

'SPORTS CENTER' IN CLEMSON? No, not the ESPN show. It's a proposed sports-themed condo development.

THE NOTEBOOKS: Here and here.