The Longhorns (12-2) defeated the Tigers 38-24 at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium behind their season-high rushing total of 292 yards and four touchdowns. Clemson’s rushing woes was a theme all season, allowing 150.4 yards per game (73rd in FBS). It is a sharp decline from last year’s 114.6 yards rushing allowed (24th).

Tigers coach Dabo Swinney was asked postgame about potential staff changes because of the poor run defense results this season.

“We had a great year. We won the (ACC) championship. We got to improve in all areas,” Swinney said. “We got an excellent staff, all those guys worked really hard, well together. We got to improve everywhere if we want to get to the top.”

Clemson (10-4) had no answer for Texas’ running back duo, Jaydon Blue and Quintrevion Wisner, on Saturday as they combined for 256 yards rushing. Its offensive line dominated the Tigers in the trenches, opening lanes for its runners to work in open space.