Clemson Defense Prepares For Washington

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech’s defensive breakdowns and two-game losing streak have overshadowed quarterback Tevin Washington’s scoring spree. Washington ranks second in the nation with 11 rushing touchdowns for Georgia Tech, which plays at No. 15 Clemson on Saturday. He leads the Atlantic Coast Conference in scoring. There has been little talk of Washington’s high-scoring pace because Georgia Tech (2-3, 1-2 ACC) is coming off an embarrassing 49-28 loss to Middle Tennessee State. Few noticed that Washington’s four TD runs tied a school record. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney noticed. Swinney says Washington “absolutely killed us” in Georgia Tech’s win over the Tigers last season and is the player to watch this week. Clemson (4-1, 1-1 ACC) also has a leaky defense. Washington predicts Saturday’s winner will be “whoever has the ball last.” Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.