We are finally, and thankfully, here.

The offseason that would never end – and threatened to extend far longer if no there was no college football this fall – concludes as No. 1 Clemson is hours away from Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Wake Forest.

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In this ongoing series, Tigerillustrated.com weighs in on what we have heard from Clemson's coaching staff as the last bits of preparation and tweaking have transpired this week: