Florida State at Clemson

Saturday, November 12, 2005

Clemson beat No. 17 Florida State 35–⁠14. It was their 19th meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 15–⁠4.

Away17Florida State8–⁠5 in 2005
14
HomeClemson8–⁠4 in 2005
35

Final at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), ClemsonTV: ESPNAttendance 80,536

At kickoff
61°F, clear, wind 5 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Oconee County Regional (KCEU), 4 km from the stadium, six minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Florida State0140014
Clemson14021035

Standouts

Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.

Player stats

Florida State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Drew Weatherford12/2711702
Xavier Lee1/7700
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Lorenzo Booker16112031
Antone Smith617020
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Willie Reid456024
Matt Henshaw354026
Lorenzo Booker5709
Chris Davis1707
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Roger Williams100

Clemson

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Charlie Whitehurst21/3226931
Chansi Stuckey0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
James Davis1765215
Reggie Merriweather173508
Chansi Stuckey1808
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Chansi Stuckey11156236
James Davis144041
Curtis Baham330017
Aaron Kelly21319
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Michael Hamlin1110

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

Florida StateClemson
226Total yards354
164Passing yards296
102Rushing yards85
3.6Yards per pass8.2
3.2Yards per rush2.1
11First downs18
5–⁠19Third downs6–⁠16
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠1
2Turnovers1
0–⁠0Penalties0–⁠0
16:13Possession20:19

Efficiency

Florida StateClemson
25%Success rate35%
−0.07EPA per play−0.05
1.48Explosiveness0.94
−0.25Rushing EPA−0.35
0.03Passing EPA0.30
20%Passing-down success28%
−0.15First-down EPA−0.21
−0.46Second-down EPA−0.05
0.43Third-down EPA0.29
1%Havoc by its defense1%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Florida State 54% to win. Clemson pulled the upset.

Every drive

Clemson end zoneFlorida State end zoneQ1 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 12 playsQ1 Florida StatePunt, 6 playsQ1 ClemsonTouchdown run, 6 playsQ1 Florida StatePunt, 4 playsQ1 ClemsonMissed FG, 7 playsQ2 Florida StateField goal, 8 playsQ2 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ2 Florida StateField goal, 5 playsQ2 ClemsonPunt, 5 playsQ2 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 ClemsonDefensive TD, 3 plays (Florida State scores)Q2 Florida StateResult not recorded, 1 playQ2 ClemsonInterception, 3 playsQ2 Florida StateEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 ClemsonResult not recorded, 1 playQ3 Florida StateInterception, 9 playsQ3 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ3 Florida StatePunt, 4 playsQ3 ClemsonTouchdown run, 8 playsQ3 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 ClemsonPunt, 4 playsQ3 Florida StateInterceptionQ3 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 3 playsQ3 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ3 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ4 Florida StatePunt, 7 playsQ4 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ4 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ4 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ4 Florida StateTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 ClemsonTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ4 Florida StateEnd of game, 3 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Clemson drives left to right, Florida State right to left.
  1. Q1 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 12 plays, 72 yards
  2. Q1 Florida StatePunt, 6 plays, 16 yards
  3. Q1 ClemsonTouchdown run, 6 plays, 71 yards
  4. Q1 Florida StatePunt, 4 plays, 14 yards
  5. Q1 ClemsonMissed FG, 7 plays, 41 yards
  6. Q2 Florida StateField goal, 8 plays, 47 yards
  7. Q2 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  8. Q2 Florida StateField goal, 5 plays, 22 yards
  9. Q2 ClemsonPunt, 5 plays, −4 yards
  10. Q2 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, −3 yards
  11. Q2 ClemsonDefensive TD, 3 plays (Florida State scores), −5 yards
  12. Q2 Florida StateResult not recorded, 1 play, 3 yards
  13. Q2 ClemsonInterception, 3 plays, 18 yards
  14. Q2 Florida StateEnd of half, 2 plays, 11 yards
  15. Q3 ClemsonResult not recorded, 1 play, 0 yards
  16. Q3 Florida StateInterception, 9 plays, 41 yards
  17. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 56 yards
  18. Q3 Florida StatePunt, 4 plays, 18 yards
  19. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown run, 8 plays, 52 yards
  20. Q3 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  21. Q3 ClemsonPunt, 4 plays, 28 yards
  22. Q3 Florida StateInterception, 70 yards
  23. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 3 plays, 10 yards
  24. Q3 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  25. Q3 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  26. Q4 Florida StatePunt, 7 plays, 38 yards
  27. Q4 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  28. Q4 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  29. Q4 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  30. Q4 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, −10 yards
  31. Q4 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  32. Q4 Florida StateTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 3 yards
  33. Q4 ClemsonTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 6 yards
  34. Q4 Florida StateEnd of game, 3 plays, 7 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Clemson 14, Florida State 0
Clemson Touchdown pass, 12 plays
14:491st & 10 at own 28Reggie Merriweather rush for 1 yard to the Clem 29.
14:432nd & 9 at own 29Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Curtis Baham for 17 yards to the Clem 46 for a 1ST down.
14:371st & 10 at own 46Reggie Merriweather rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Clem 44.
13:402nd & 12 at own 44Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Chanci Stuckey for 11 yards to the FSU 45.
13:333rd & 1 at opp 45Reggie Merriweather rush for 3 yards to the FSU 42 for a 1ST down.
13:111st & 10 at opp 42Charlie Whitehurst pass incomplete to Chanci Stuckey.
13:002nd & 10 at opp 42Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Chanci Stuckey for 5 yards to the FSU 37.
12:203rd & 5 at opp 37Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to La’Donte Harris for 6 yards to the FSU 31 for a 1ST down.
11:561st & 10 at opp 31Reggie Merriweather rush for 7 yards to the FSU 24.
11:482nd & 3 at opp 24Chanci Stuckey rush for 10 yards to the FSU 14 for a 1ST down.
11:481st & 10 at opp 14Clemson penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
11:011st & 15 at opp 19Reggie Merriweather rush for a loss of 3 yards to the FSU 22.
10:252nd & 18 at opp 22Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Chanci Stuckey for 22 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 6, Florida State 0
10:25Jad Dean extra point GOOD.Clemson 7, Florida State 0
10:19Jad Dean kickoff for 65 yards returned by Joe Surratt for 19 yards to the FSU 19.
Florida State Punt, 6 plays
10:101st & 10 at own 19Lorenzo Booker rush for 1 yard to the FSU 20.
9:452nd & 9 at own 20Timeout CLEMSON, clock 09:45.
9:392nd & 9 at own 20Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Willie Reid.
9:153rd & 9 at own 20Drew Weatherford pass complete to Lorenzo Booker for 9 yards to the FSU 29 for a 1ST down.
8:481st & 10 at own 29Lorenzo Booker rush for no gain to the FSU 29.
8:072nd & 10 at own 29Lorenzo Booker rush for 6 yards to the FSU 35.
7:343rd & 4 at own 35Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Chris Davis.
7:244th & 4 at own 35Chris Hall punt for 30 yards, returned by Chanci Stuckey for 4 yards to the Clem 29, lateral to Chanci Stuckey for no gain, fumbled at the Clem 29, recovered by Clem.
Clemson Touchdown run, 6 plays
7:171st & 10 at own 29James Davis rush for 12 yards to the Clem 41 for a 1ST down.
6:461st & 10 at own 41James Davis rush for no gain to the Clem 41, Florida St penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
6:311st & 5 at own 46James Davis rush for 15 yards to the FSU 39 for a 1ST down.
5:571st & 10 at opp 39Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Chanci Stuckey for 35 yards to the FSU 4 for a 1ST down.
5:451st & goal at opp 4Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Cliff Harrell for 3 yards to the FSU 1.
5:172nd & goal at opp 1James Davis rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN, Florida St penalty offside on James Coleman declined.Clemson 13, Florida State 0
5:17Jad Dean extra point GOOD.Clemson 14, Florida State 0
5:09Jad Dean kickoff for 65 yards returned by Kenny O’Neal for 37 yards to the FSU 37.
Florida State Punt, 4 plays
5:001st & 10 at own 37Drew Weatherford pass complete to Willie Reid for 24 yards to the Clem 39 for a 1ST down.
4:341st & 10 at opp 39Antone Smith rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 40.
3:502nd & 11 at opp 40Antone Smith rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Clem 45.
2:393rd & 16 at opp 45Drew Weatherford sacked by Gaines Adams and Chris McDuffie at the Clem 49 for a loss of 4 yards.
2:274th & 20 at opp 49Chris Hall punt for 49 yards for a touchback.
Clemson Missed FG, 7 plays
2:131st & 10 at own 20Clemson penalty 5 yard illegal block accepted, no play.
1:511st & 15 at own 15Charlie Whitehurst pass incomplete to Cole Downer.
1:352nd & 15 at own 15Charlie Whitehurst rush for 1 yard to the Clem 16.
1:013rd & 14 at own 16Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to James Davis for 40 yards to the FSU 44 for a 1ST down.
0:501st & 10 at opp 44Reggie Merriweather rush for no gain to the FSU 44.
0:102nd & 10 at opp 44Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 9 yards to the FSU 35.
Q2 14:523rd & 1 at opp 35James Davis rush for a loss of 4 yards to the FSU 39.
Q2 14:114th & 5 at opp 39Jad Dean 56 yard field goal MISSED.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Tied at 14
Florida State Field goal, 8 plays
14:111st & 10 at own 39Lorenzo Booker rush for no gain to the FSU 39.
13:502nd & 10 at own 39Drew Weatherford pass complete to Lorenzo Booker for no gain to the FSU 39.
13:173rd & 10 at own 39Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 13:17.
13:013rd & 10 at own 39Drew Weatherford pass complete to Willie Reid for 16 yards to the Clem 45 for a 1ST down.
12:471st & 10 at opp 45Lorenzo Booker rush for 29 yards to the Clem 16 for a 1ST down.
12:371st & 10 at opp 16Lorenzo Booker rush for 2 yards to the Clem 14.
11:582nd & 8 at opp 14Drew Weatherford rush for no gain to the Clem 14.
11:533rd & 8 at opp 14Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Lorenzo Booker.
11:484th & 8 at opp 14Gary Cismesia 31 yard field goal GOOD.Clemson 14, Florida State 3
11:41Graham Gano kickoff for 65 yards returned by Aaron Kelly for 27 yards to the Clem 27.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
11:301st & 10 at own 27Reggie Merriweather rush for 4 yards to the Clem 31.
10:432nd & 6 at own 31Charlie Whitehurst sacked by Andre Fluellen at the Clem 24 for a loss of 7 yards.
10:133rd & 13 at own 24Charlie Whitehurst pass incomplete to Curtis Baham.
10:024th & 13 at own 24Cole Chason punt for 28 yards downed at the FSU 48.
Florida State Field goal, 5 plays
9:541st & 10 at own 48Drew Weatherford pass complete to Matt Henshaw for 26 yards to the Clem 26 for a 1ST down.
8:502nd & 5 at opp 21Antone Smith rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Clem 26.
8:163rd & 10 at opp 26Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 08:16.
7:553rd & 10 at opp 26Drew Weatherford sacked at the Clem 30 for a loss of 4 yards.
7:384th & 14 at opp 30Gary Cismesia 47 yard field goal GOOD.Clemson 14, Florida State 6
7:32Gary Cismesia kickoff for 52 yards returned by Aaron Kelly for 15 yards to the Clem 28.
Clemson Punt, 5 plays
7:211st & 10 at own 28Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Curtis Baham for 7 yards to the Clem 35.
6:472nd & 3 at own 35James Davis rush for 5 yards to the Clem 40 for a 1ST down, Florida St penalty offside on JR Bryant declined.
6:181st & 10 at own 40Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Chanci Stuckey for 3 yards to the Clem 43.
5:332nd & 7 at own 43James Davis rush for a loss of 7 yards to the Clem 36.
4:503rd & 14 at own 36Charlie Whitehurst sacked by Kyler Hall at the Clem 24 for a loss of 12 yards.
4:104th & 26 at own 24Cole Chason punt for 44 yards, returned by Willie Reid for 11 yards to the FSU 43.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
3:561st & 10 at own 43Drew Weatherford pass complete to Lorenzo Booker for a loss of 3 yards to the FSU 40.
3:282nd & 13 at own 40Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Willie Reid.
3:213rd & 13 at own 40Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to De’Cody Fagg.
3:104th & 13 at own 40Chris Hall punt for 27 yards downed at the Clem 33.
Clemson Defensive TD, 3 plays (Florida State scores)
3:031st & 10 at own 33Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to James Davis for 3 yards to the Clem 36.
2:572nd & 7 at own 36Charlie Whitehurst pass incomplete to James Davis.
2:423rd & 7 at own 36Charlie Whitehurst sacked by Broderick Bunkley at the Clem 28 for a loss of 8 yards.
2:034th & 15 at own 28Cole Chason punt blocked for no gain, lateral to Eugene Hayes for no gain for a TOUCHDOWN.Tied at 14
2:031st & 0 at opp 3Timeout CLEMSON, clock 02:03.
2:03Two-point conversion attempt, Drew Weatherford pass to De’Cody Fagg GOOD.
1:55Graham Gano kickoff for 56 yards returned by Aaron Kelly for 30 yards to the Clem 39.
Clemson Interception, 3 plays
1:431st & 10 at own 39Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Chanci Stuckey for 6 yards to the Clem 45.
1:222nd & 4 at own 45Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Chanci Stuckey for 12 yards to the FSU 43 for a 1ST down.
1:001st & 10 at opp 43Charlie Whitehurst pass intercepted by Roger Williams at the FSU 32, returned for no gain to the FSU 32.
Florida State End of half, 2 plays
0:531st & 10 at own 32Florida St penalty 5 yard illegal shift accepted, no play.
0:411st & 15 at own 27Lorenzo Booker rush for 6 yards to the FSU 33.
0:102nd & 9 at own 33Lorenzo Booker rush for 10 yards to the FSU 43 for a 1ST down.
Q3 14:55Jad Dean kickoff for 65 yards returned by Willie Reid for 18 yards to the FSU 18.
3rd quarter10 drives, then Clemson 35, Florida State 14
Florida State Interception, 9 plays
14:391st & 10 at own 18Drew Weatherford rush for 3 yards to the FSU 21.
14:052nd & 7 at own 21Lorenzo Booker rush for 3 yards to the FSU 24.
13:233rd & 4 at own 24Drew Weatherford pass complete to Matt Henshaw for 5 yards to the FSU 29 for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at own 29Lorenzo Booker rush for 7 yards to the FSU 36.
12:452nd & 3 at own 36Lorenzo Booker rush for 2 yards to the FSU 38.
12:033rd & 1 at own 38Drew Weatherford pass complete to Matt Henshaw for 22 yards to the Clem 40 for a 1ST down.
11:541st & 10 at opp 40Chris Davis rush for a loss of 8 yards to the Clem 48, Florida St penalty illegal shift on Matt Henshaw declined.
11:312nd & 18 at opp 48Lorenzo Booker rush for 7 yards to the Clem 41.
10:533rd & 11 at opp 41Drew Weatherford pass intercepted by Michael Hamlin at the Clem 33, returned for 11 yards to the Clem 44.
Clemson Touchdown pass, 5 plays
10:421st & 10 at own 44James Davis rush for 2 yards to the Clem 46.
10:142nd & 8 at own 46Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 10:14.
10:092nd & 8 at own 46Charlie Whitehurst pass incomplete to Chanci Stuckey.
10:013rd & 8 at own 46Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Chanci Stuckey for 20 yards to the FSU 34 for a 1ST down.
9:321st & 10 at opp 34James Davis rush for 2 yards to the FSU 32.
8:582nd & 8 at opp 32Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Chanci Stuckey for 32 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 20, Florida State 14
8:58Jad Dean extra point GOOD.Clemson 21, Florida State 14
8:491st & 0 at own 35Florida St penalty 60 yard illegal block accepted, no play.
Florida State Punt, 4 plays
8:401st & 10 at own 5Antone Smith rush for 21 yards to the FSU 26 for a 1ST down.
8:401st & 10 at own 26Florida St penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
8:301st & 15 at own 21Antone Smith rush for 2 yards to the FSU 23.
7:502nd & 13 at own 23Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Matt Henshaw.
7:443rd & 13 at own 23Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to De’Cody Fagg.
7:324th & 13 at own 23Chris Hall punt for 37 yards, returned by Chanci Stuckey for 8 yards to the Clem 48.
Clemson Touchdown run, 8 plays
7:131st & 10 at own 48Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Cole Downer for 9 yards to the FSU 43.
6:452nd & 1 at opp 43James Davis rush for 8 yards to the FSU 35 for a 1ST down.
6:381st & 10 at opp 35Chanci Stuckey pass incomplete to Curtis Baham.
6:282nd & 10 at opp 35Reggie Merriweather rush for 5 yards to the FSU 30.
5:483rd & 5 at opp 30Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Curtis Baham for 7 yards to the FSU 23 for a 1ST down.
5:291st & 10 at opp 23Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Rendrick Taylor for 8 yards to the FSU 15.
5:292nd & 2 at opp 15Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 05:29.
5:202nd & 2 at opp 15James Davis rush for 7 yards to the FSU 8 for a 1ST down.
5:071st & goal at opp 8James Davis rush for 8 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 27, Florida State 14
5:07Jad Dean extra point GOOD.Clemson 28, Florida State 14
5:07Jad Dean kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
5:021st & 10 at own 20Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Lorenzo Booker.
4:522nd & 10 at own 20Lorenzo Booker rush for 5 yards to the FSU 25.
4:183rd & 5 at own 25Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 04:18.
4:123rd & 5 at own 25Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Lorenzo Booker.
4:024th & 5 at own 25Chris Hall punt for 50 yards, returned by Chanci Stuckey for no gain to the Clem 25.
Clemson Punt, 4 plays
3:521st & 10 at own 25James Davis rush for 7 yards to the Clem 32 for a 1ST down, Florida St penalty 16 yard personal foul accepted.
3:291st & 10 at own 48James Davis rush for 1 yard to the Clem 49.
2:552nd & 9 at own 49James Davis rush for 4 yards to the FSU 47.
2:163rd & 5 at opp 47Charlie Whitehurst pass incomplete to Curtis Baham.
2:084th & 5 at opp 47Cole Chason punt for 47 yards for a touchback.
Florida State Interception
1:551st & 10 at own 20Drew Weatherford pass intercepted by CJ Gaddis at the FSU 35, returned for 25 yards to the FSU 10.
Clemson Touchdown pass, 3 plays
1:441st & goal at opp 10Reggie Merriweather rush for 6 yards to the FSU 4.
1:072nd & goal at opp 4Reggie Merriweather rush for a loss of 1 yard to the FSU 5.
0:343rd & goal at opp 5Charlie Whitehurst pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 5 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 34, Florida State 14
0:344th & 0 at own 0Timeout CLEMSON, clock 00:34.
0:34Jad Dean extra point GOOD.Clemson 35, Florida State 14
0:34Jad Dean kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
0:281st & 10 at own 20Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Lorenzo Booker.
0:232nd & 10 at own 20Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Antone Smith.
0:193rd & 10 at own 20Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Matt Henshaw.
0:044th & 10 at own 20Chris Hall punt for 36 yards, returned by Chanci Stuckey for 7 yards to the FSU 49.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
0:001st & 10 at opp 49James Davis rush for 4 yards to the FSU 45.
Q4 14:572nd & 6 at opp 45Charlie Whitehurst pass incomplete to Rendrick Taylor.
Q4 14:483rd & 6 at opp 45Charlie Whitehurst rush for no gain to the FSU 45.
Q4 14:094th & 6 at opp 45Cole Chason punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Willie Reid at the FSU 9.
4th quarter9 drives, then Clemson 35, Florida State 14
Florida State Punt, 7 plays
14:021st & 10 at own 9Lorenzo Booker rush for 20 yards to the FSU 29 for a 1ST down.
13:561st & 10 at own 29Drew Weatherford pass complete to Willie Reid for 5 yards to the FSU 34.
13:452nd & 5 at own 34Lorenzo Booker rush for no gain to the FSU 34.
13:123rd & 5 at own 34Drew Weatherford pass complete to Willie Reid for 12 yards to the FSU 46 for a 1ST down.
13:061st & 10 at own 46Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Lorenzo Booker.
12:552nd & 10 at own 46Drew Weatherford pass complete to Lorenzo Booker for a loss of 3 yards to the FSU 43.
12:113rd & 13 at own 43Drew Weatherford pass complete to Lorenzo Booker for 4 yards to the FSU 47.
11:434th & 9 at own 47Chris Hall punt for 35 yards downed at the Clem 18.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
11:291st & 10 at own 18Charlie Whitehurst rush for 3 yards to the Clem 21.
10:572nd & 7 at own 21Charlie Whitehurst pass incomplete to Chanci Stuckey.
10:523rd & 7 at own 21Charlie Whitehurst pass incomplete to Curtis Baham.
10:394th & 7 at own 21Cole Chason punt for 45 yards, returned by Willie Reid for 16 yards to the 50 yard line.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
10:371st & 10 at the 50Florida St penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
10:311st & 15 at own 45Xavier Lee pass complete to Chris Davis for 7 yards to the Clem 48.
10:272nd & 8 at opp 48Xavier Lee pass incomplete to Greg Carr.
10:123rd & 8 at opp 48Xavier Lee sacked at the FSU 48 for a loss of 4 yards.
9:424th & 12 at own 48Chris Hall punt for 47 yards, returned by Chanci Stuckey for 16 yards to the Clem 21.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
9:331st & 10 at own 21James Davis rush for no gain to the Clem 21.
8:512nd & 10 at own 21James Davis rush for no gain to the Clem 21.
8:513rd & 10 at own 21Timeout CLEMSON, clock 08:51.
8:463rd & 10 at own 21Charlie Whitehurst pass incomplete to Aaron Kelly.
8:314th & 10 at own 21Cole Chason punt for 31 yards downed at the FSU 48.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
8:231st & 10 at own 48Florida St penalty 5 yard illegal shift accepted, no play.
8:031st & 15 at own 43Xavier Lee sacked by Brandon Cannon at the FSU 24 for a loss of 19 yards.
7:202nd & 34 at own 24Lorenzo Booker rush for 14 yards to the FSU 38.
6:503rd & 20 at own 38Xavier Lee pass incomplete to Greg Carr.
6:384th & 20 at own 38Chris Hall punt for 49 yards downed at the Clem 13.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
6:291st & 10 at own 13Reggie Merriweather rush for 2 yards to the Clem 15.
5:352nd & 8 at own 15Reggie Merriweather rush for 2 yards to the Clem 17.
4:573rd & 6 at own 17Reggie Merriweather rush for 1 yard to the Clem 18.
4:164th & 5 at own 18Cole Chason punt for 22 yards downed at the Clem 40.
Florida State Turnover on downs, 4 plays
4:121st & 10 at opp 40Xavier Lee pass incomplete to Greg Carr.
4:032nd & 10 at opp 40Xavier Lee pass incomplete to Greg Carr.
3:503rd & 10 at opp 40Xavier Lee rush for no gain to the Clem 40.
3:104th & 10 at opp 40Xavier Lee rush for 3 yards to the Clem 37.
Clemson Turnover on downs, 4 plays
3:001st & 10 at own 37Reggie Merriweather rush for 1 yard to the Clem 38.
2:172nd & 9 at own 38Reggie Merriweather rush for 3 yards to the Clem 41.
1:353rd & 6 at own 41Reggie Merriweather rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 40.
0:494th & 7 at own 40Timeout CLEMSON, clock 00:49.
0:424th & 7 at own 40Reggie Merriweather rush for 3 yards to the Clem 43.
Florida State End of game, 3 plays
0:331st & 10 at opp 43Xavier Lee pass incomplete to Greg Carr.
0:282nd & 10 at opp 43Xavier Lee pass incomplete to Greg Carr.
0:003rd & 10 at opp 43Xavier Lee rush for 7 yards to the Clem 36.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Florida State leads 21–⁠17 in 38 meetings, counting the 19 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Clemson 24, Florida State 10
2024Clemson 29, Florida State 13
2023Florida State 31, Clemson 24
2022Clemson 34, Florida State 28
2021Clemson 30, Florida State 20
2019Clemson 45, Florida State 14

Around this game