Chad Morris, the architect of Clemson's recent offensive success, is gone. Crucial pieces from the Tigers' dominant defense are gone as well. And the quarterback set to help keep this team in the mix for another ten win season is coming off of December surgery to repair a torn ACL. The ACC media have pegged Clemson as the favorite to win the ACC Atlantic Division despite only having three starters back on defense. For Clemson to earn those lofty honors they will have to tie their hopes to a healthy Watson. Last year was a shaky start that wound up with big early losses to both Georgia and Florida State on the road. It wasn't until the fourth game that Watson won the quarterback job and took over. Games versus Louisville and Notre Dame to start the season will be another early test to see where this team stacks up. If they can survive the confidence levels will soar.