No. 17 Alabama aims to tighten up defensively vs. Clemson

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No. 23 Alabama's ability to be better defensively will be tested on Tuesday when Clemson arrives in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

The game is part of the ACC/SEC Challenge, and both teams have shown explosive signs on offense.

"We've got a good stretch here," Alabama coach Nate Oats said. "I told our guys(that) five of our next seven opponents have offenses ranked in the top 40 of the