CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Clemson’s week off in early October was filled with questions and a fall from No. 1 in the rankings. Six weeks later the third-ranked Tigers feel they are in a much better place, prepping for the College Football Playoffs.

Clemson (11-0; No. 3 CFP), which headed into the first of its two off weeks after a 21-20 close call at North Carolina, comes into this break enjoying six consecutive dominating victories in which they’ve outscored opponents by an average score of 52-9. The defense, ranked second nationally in yardage allowed, is the only FBS program to hold all 11 teams it’s played to under 300 yards.

Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has thrown for 19 touchdowns and just three interceptions since win against the Tar Heels. He had just eight TDs with five picks in Clemson’s first three games. During the Tigers’ dominant run, tailback Travis Etienne became the first in Clemson history with six straight games rushing for 100 yards or more.