--- title: Clemson needs UNC win to start erasing 1-3 start description: Clemson football will head to Chapel Hill this week looking for its first ACC win. 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That needs to get better Saturday at UNC, but if Clemson is to right its ship some in-house problems need to be taken care of. We'll run through some of the top fixes Dabo Swinney and his coordinators, Garrett Riley and Tom Allen, must make if their players are to live up to their potential. We also have a few quick ideas on big-picture problems to consider, not that they help this week. We're glad you found us -- y'all be sure to watch on [YouTube.com/ClemsonKickoff](http://youtube.com/clemsonkickoff) so you can share your reactions in the comments, and find us on social media @ClemsonKickoff! 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