CLEMSON — Clemson has been shaking things up on offense this season, and it is working for the better.

With an average of 48.5 points per game through in the last six, the Tigers have been scoring efficiently and making plays on all sides of the ball, especially on the offense. Some of their success is due to the variety of plays they have been incorporating.

Within that variety, Clemson (6-1, 5-0 ACC) has been consistently using a jumbo set on offense, putting in some big men on the defensive line to help with short yardage or goal line situations.

In their victory against Wake Forest, star defensive tackle Peter Woods joined in on the jumbo set, playing as a fullback to help block for running back Phil Mafah, who scored behind Woods and defensive tackle DeMonte Capehart.

The Tigers used this same alignment on a short yardage situation last week against Virginia, as well.

Linebacker Barrett Carter says Woods is dangerous as a blocking fullback.

“It’d be a nightmare,” he said. “I’m always hoping they don’t get into that [at practice] because taking on a man of that size with that type of speed is terrifying.”

Woods is 6-foot-3 and weighs around 315 pounds. With that type of player having the ability to move fast and powerfully in the backfield, the Tigers truly have a new secret weapon.

“I really feel bad for any opposing defense that sees Peter Woods running at them full speed, trying to take his head off,” Carter said. “I’m glad to have him on my team, to say the least.

“A smart thing to do on Coach [Garrett] Riley’s part, just to have that guy lead blocking. I think that’s pretty unstoppable. I would say it’s a nightmare for any guy on defense.”

It’s safe to say Clemson will likely pull out the jumbo package again at some point later this year.