CLEMSON – Each week the media who cover the Clemson Tigers gets to hear from head coach Dabo Swinney and a few select players and coaches. The media also takes a look at what the opponent has to say about the upcoming matchup.

Here is this week’s best quotes come from Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry, and a few select players from both teams.

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney describes what he sees from Virginia Tech’s team:

“This is a really tough team to beat. Really talented across the board. Probably one of the most experienced teams in the country in all of college football coming into the season.”

Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry on Cade Klubnik and the Clemson offense:

“I think he’s a competitor. He’s got great feet, he’s got good speed, competes like crazy…it’s a really nice offensive unit and he certainly leads the way.”

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik on how the Tigers want to respond in Saturday’s game:

“Guys just being locked in on the plan…executing at a very high rate and just go play ball. We don’t have to press, let’s just go play ball…It’s going to be a fun place to play.”

Virginia Tech corner back Dante Lovett said they need to “keep the pressure going” against Clemson:

“Keep the pressure going. Even if we get a foot on their neck, don’t take it off. Just keep the pressure going and don’t even give them hope.”

Clemson safety Khalil Barnes said Virginia Tech is “similar to us” in their play on film:

“Similar to us…it’s going to be another good challenge but something that we’re up to. We just have to hone in on the little things.”

Running back Phil Mafah on how Clemson plans to respond against Virginia Tech:

“I think we’re going to respond just by focusing, especially on today. Just being locked in…focusing on no taking the ball away, no turnovers…we just have to lock in on today and be highly detailed.”

Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas said they will find a way around Clemson’s defense:
“I feel like they bring a big challenge. They have more people in the box than we’ve seen in previous week. They have a lot of people just flying downhill to fill certain gaps…we’ll always find a way to work around it, so I think it’ll be good.”