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Florida State at Clemson

Monday, September 3, 2007

Clemson beat No. 19 Florida State 24–⁠18. It was their 21st meeting; after it, Florida State led the series 15–⁠6.

Away19Florida State7–⁠6 in 2007 (0–⁠6 official)
18
HomeClemson9–⁠4 in 2007
24

Final at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), ClemsonTV: ESPNAttendance 83,000

At kickoff
84°F, mostly cloudy, wind 3 mph from the northwestWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Occonee County Regional Airport (KCEU), 4 km from the stadium, 14 minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Florida State038718
Clemson14100024

Standouts

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Player stats

Florida State

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Drew Weatherford17/3414210
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Antone Smith1490149
Drew Weatherford1015022
Preston Parker3907
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Antone Smith557028
Preston Parker428013
Richard Goodman115115
De’Cody Fagg21108

Clemson

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Cullen Harper14/2416020
RushingCarYdsTDLong
James Davis18102129
C.J. Spiller1148015
Jacoby Ford332034
Cullen Harper66018
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Aaron Kelly598141
Tyler Grisham326010
Durrell Barry112012
Brian Linthicum111111

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

Team stats

Florida StateClemson
256Total yards292
157Passing yards170
114Rushing yards132
4.1Yards per pass6.7
4.1Yards per rush3.1
8First downs16
3–⁠17Third downs4–⁠15
1–⁠3Fourth downs0–⁠1
1Turnovers1
8–⁠45Penalties6–⁠46
16:07Possession19:32

Efficiency

Florida StateClemson
26%Success rate31%
−0.09EPA per play−0.13
1.27Explosiveness1.01
−0.04Rushing EPA−0.05
−0.12Passing EPA−0.14
14%Passing-down success20%
−0.11First-down EPA−0.05
−0.16Second-down EPA−0.22
0.18Third-down EPA0.02

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)

Clemson 61% to win. Clemson pulled the upset. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Clemson end zoneFlorida State end zoneQ1 Florida StatePunt, 4 playsQ1 ClemsonPunt, 4 playsQ1 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ1 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ1 Florida StateFumble, 2 playsQ1 ClemsonTouchdown run, 1 playQ1 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ1 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ1 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 4 playsQ2 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 ClemsonFumble, 3 playsQ2 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 ClemsonPunt, 6 playsQ2 Florida StateField goal, 4 playsQ2 ClemsonField goal, 6 playsQ2 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ2 ClemsonEnd of half, 1 playQ3 ClemsonPunt, 9 playsQ3 Florida StateTurnover on downs, 9 playsQ3 ClemsonSafety, 5 plays (Florida State scores)Q3 Florida StateTouchdown run, 4 playsQ3 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ4 Florida StateTouchdown pass, 7 playsQ4 ClemsonPunt, 9 playsQ4 Florida StatePunt, 3 playsQ4 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ4 Florida StateTurnover on downs, 7 playsQ4 ClemsonPunt, 3 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 Florida StatePunt, 4 plays, 18 yards
  2. Q1 ClemsonPunt, 4 plays, 15 yards
  3. Q1 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  4. Q1 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  5. Q1 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 5 yards
  6. Q1 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 57 yards
  7. Q1 Florida StateFumble, 2 plays, 12 yards
  8. Q1 ClemsonTouchdown run, 1 play, 24 yards
  9. Q1 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, −7 yards
  10. Q1 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  11. Q1 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  12. Q1 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 4 plays, 60 yards
  13. Q2 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  14. Q2 ClemsonFumble, 3 plays, 27 yards
  15. Q2 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 9 yards
  16. Q2 ClemsonPunt, 6 plays, 27 yards
  17. Q2 Florida StateField goal, 4 plays, 2 yards
  18. Q2 ClemsonField goal, 6 plays, 14 yards
  19. Q2 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  20. Q2 ClemsonEnd of half, 1 play, −2 yards
  21. Q3 ClemsonPunt, 9 plays, 39 yards
  22. Q3 Florida StateTurnover on downs, 9 plays, 42 yards
  23. Q3 ClemsonSafety, 5 plays (Florida State scores), −38 yards
  24. Q3 Florida StateTouchdown run, 4 plays, 59 yards
  25. Q3 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, −4 yards
  26. Q4 Florida StateTouchdown pass, 7 plays, 32 yards
  27. Q4 ClemsonPunt, 9 plays, 35 yards
  28. Q4 Florida StatePunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  29. Q4 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  30. Q4 Florida StateTurnover on downs, 7 plays, 46 yards
  31. Q4 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  32. Q4 Florida StateEnd of game, 3 plays, −2 yards

Play by play

1st quarter12 drives, then Clemson 14, Florida State 0
Florida State Punt, 4 plays
14:541st & 10 at own 21Drew Weatherford rush for 22 yards to the FlaSt 43 for a 1ST down.
13:571st & 10 at own 43Antone Smith rush for a loss of 5 yards to the FlaSt 38.
13:322nd & 15 at own 38Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 13:32.
13:272nd & 15 at own 38Drew Weatherford rush for 1 yard to the FlaSt 39.
13:213rd & 14 at own 39Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to N/A.
13:004th & 14 at own 39Graham Gano punt for 28 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Clem 33.
Clemson Punt, 4 plays
13:001st & 10 at own 33Florida St penalty 5 yard offside defense on Antone Smith accepted, no play.
13:001st & 9 at own 34James Davis rush for 13 yards to the Clem 47 for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at own 47C.J. Spiller rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 46.
11:432nd & 11 at own 46Cullen Harper pass complete to C.J. Spiller for 4 yards to the 50 yard line.
11:153rd & 7 at the 50Cullen Harper sacked by Geno Hayes at the Clem 48 for a loss of 2 yards.
11:074th & 9 at own 48Jimmy Maners punt for 52 yards for a touchback.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
10:541st & 10 at own 20Antone Smith rush for a loss of 4 yards to the FlaSt 16.
10:172nd & 14 at own 16Antone Smith rush for 7 yards to the FlaSt 23.
9:353rd & 7 at own 23Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Greg Carr.
9:354th & 7 at own 23Graham Gano punt for 35 yards, returned by Jacoby Ford for 13 yards to the FlaSt 45.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
9:181st & 10 at opp 45Cullen Harper rush for 1 yard to the FlaSt 44.
9:112nd & 9 at opp 44Cullen Harper pass incomplete to Rendrick Taylor.
9:053rd & 9 at opp 44Cullen Harper pass incomplete to Jacoby Ford, Clemson penalty pass interference declined.
8:064th & 9 at opp 44Jimmy Maners punt for 31 yards punt out-of-bounds at the FlaSt 13.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
8:521st & 10 at own 13Drew Weatherford pass complete to Marcus Sims for no gain to the FlaSt 13.
8:062nd & 9 at own 14Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Marcus Sims.
7:423rd & 10 at own 13Drew Weatherford rush for 5 yards to the FlaSt 18.
7:424th & 5 at own 18Graham Gano punt for 44 yards, returned by Jacoby Ford for 5 yards to the Clem 43, fumbled at the Clem 43, recovered by Jacoby Ford.
Clemson Touchdown pass, 4 plays
7:091st & 10 at own 43Jacoby Ford rush for 34 yards to the FlaSt 23 for a 1ST down.
6:441st & 10 at opp 23C.J. Spiller rush for 8 yards to the FlaSt 15 out-of-bounds.
6:312nd & 2 at opp 15James Davis rush for 4 yards to the FlaSt 11 for a 1ST down.
6:071st & 10 at opp 11Cullen Harper pass complete to Brian Linthicum for 11 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 6, Florida State 0
6:07Mark Buchholz extra point GOOD.Clemson 7, Florida State 0
4:53Mark Buchholz kickoff for 69 yards returned by Michael Garvin for 11 yards to the FlaSt 12.
Florida State Fumble, 2 plays
6:071st & 10 at own 12Florida St penalty 5 yard false start on Charlie Graham accepted.
5:411st & 15 at own 7Drew Weatherford pass complete to Marcus Sims for 10 yards to the FlaSt 17.
4:532nd & 5 at own 17Preston Parker rush for 7 yards, fumbled at the FlaSt 24, forced by Phillip Merling, recovered by Nick Watkins at the FlaSt 24.
Clemson Touchdown run, 1 play
5:061st & 10 at opp 24Clemson penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
4:531st & 15 at opp 29James Davis rush for 29 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 13, Florida State 0
4:53Mark Buchholz extra point GOOD.Clemson 14, Florida State 0
4:39Mark Buchholz kickoff for 70 yards returned by Michael Garvin for 22 yards to the FlaSt 22.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
4:391st & 10 at own 22Antone Smith rush for a loss of 4 yards to the FlaSt 18.
4:392nd & 14 at own 18Drew Weatherford rush for 1 yard to the FlaSt 19.
3:513rd & 13 at own 19Florida St penalty 5 yard illegal formation accepted, no play.
2:593rd & 18 at own 14Drew Weatherford pass complete to Antone Smith for 1 yard to the FlaSt 15.
2:154th & 17 at own 15Graham Gano punt for 48 yards, returned by C.J. Spiller for 18 yards to the FlaSt 45.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
2:151st & 10 at opp 45Cullen Harper pass incomplete to Jacoby Ford.
1:572nd & 10 at opp 45James Davis rush for 1 yard to the FlaSt 44.
1:223rd & 9 at opp 44Cullen Harper pass incomplete to C.J. Spiller.
1:224th & 9 at opp 44Jimmy Maners punt for 16 yards punt out-of-bounds at the FlaSt 28.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
1:021st & 10 at own 28Drew Weatherford pass complete to Antone Smith for 2 yards to the FlaSt 30.
0:342nd & 8 at own 30Drew Weatherford pass incomplete, broken up by Antwon Murchison.
0:283rd & 8 at own 30Drew Weatherford pass incomplete.
0:284th & 8 at own 30Graham Gano punt for 30 yards downed at the Clem 40.
Clemson Touchdown pass, 4 plays
0:121st & 10 at own 40James Davis rush for 4 yards to the Clem 44.
Q2 14:552nd & 6 at own 44James Davis rush for no gain to the Clem 44.
Q2 14:223rd & 6 at own 44Florida St penalty 5 yard substitution infraction accepted.
Q2 13:253rd & 1 at own 49Florida St penalty 5 yard offside defense accepted, no play.
Q2 14:101st & 10 at opp 46James Davis rush for 5 yards to the FlaSt 41.
Q2 13:252nd & 5 at opp 41Cullen Harper pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 41 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 20, Florida State 0
Q2 13:25Mark Buchholz extra point GOOD.Clemson 21, Florida State 0
Q2 12:51Mark Buchholz kickoff for 57 yards returned by Michael Garvin for 19 yards to the FlaSt 32.
2nd quarter8 drives, then Clemson 24, Florida State 3
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
12:511st & 10 at own 32Drew Weatherford pass complete to Preston Parker for 9 yards to the FlaSt 41.
12:432nd & 1 at own 41Marcus Sims rush for no gain to the FlaSt 41.
12:433rd & 1 at own 41Drew Weatherford sacked by Jarvis Jenkins at the FlaSt 36 for a loss of 5 yards.
11:204th & 6 at own 36Graham Gano punt for 18 yards punt out-of-bounds at the Clem 46.
Clemson Fumble, 3 plays
11:201st & 10 at own 46Timeout CLEMSON, clock 11:20.
11:131st & 10 at own 46Cullen Harper pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 26 yards to the FlaSt 28 for a 1ST down.
10:461st & 10 at opp 28C.J. Spiller rush for 5 yards to the FlaSt 23.
8:242nd & 5 at opp 23C.J. Spiller rush for a loss of 4 yards, fumbled at the FlaSt 27, forced by Anthony Kelly, recovered by Dekoda Watson at the FlaSt 27.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
10:001st & 10 at own 27Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to De’Cody Fagg.
9:512nd & 10 at own 27Preston Parker rush for 4 yards to the FlaSt 31.
9:041st & 10 at own 31Drew Weatherford pass complete to Preston Parker for 4 yards to the FlaSt 35.
8:242nd & 6 at own 35Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 08:24.
8:244th & 1 at own 36Graham Gano punt for 40 yards, fair catch by Jacoby Ford at the Clem 24.
Clemson Punt, 6 plays
8:111st & 10 at own 24Cullen Harper pass incomplete.
8:022nd & 10 at own 24C.J. Spiller rush for 15 yards to the Clem 39 for a 1ST down.
7:561st & 10 at own 39James Davis rush for 13 yards to the FlaSt 48 for a 1ST down.
7:561st & 10 at opp 48Cullen Harper rush for no gain to the FlaSt 48.
6:452nd & 10 at opp 48Cullen Harper pass incomplete to Aaron Kelly.
6:273rd & 10 at opp 48Cullen Harper pass complete to C.J. Spiller for a loss of 1 yard to the FlaSt 49.
2:104th & 11 at opp 49Team punt blocked for no gain.
Florida State Field goal, 4 plays
5:301st & 10 at opp 20Drew Weatherford pass complete to Antone Smith for 1 yard to the Clem 19.
4:582nd & 9 at opp 19Antone Smith rush for 1 yard to the Clem 18.
4:173rd & 8 at opp 18Drew Weatherford pass incomplete, Florida St penalty ineligible downfield on pass declined.
4:124th & 8 at opp 18Gary Cismesia 36 yard field goal GOOD.Clemson 21, Florida State 3
3:51Graham Gano kickoff for 45 yards returned by C.J. Spiller for 47 yards to the FlaSt 28.
Clemson Field goal, 6 plays
3:591st & 10 at opp 28Timeout CLEMSON, clock 03:59.
3:511st & 10 at opp 28James Davis rush for 9 yards to the FlaSt 19.
3:192nd & 1 at opp 19James Davis rush for 3 yards to the FlaSt 16 for a 1ST down.
2:511st & 10 at opp 16Jacoby Ford rush for a loss of 4 yards to the FlaSt 20.
2:102nd & 14 at opp 20C.J. Spiller rush for 1 yard to the FlaSt 19.
2:103rd & 13 at opp 19Florida St penalty 5 yard face mask on Geno Hayes accepted, no play.
1:153rd & 8 at opp 14Cullen Harper pass incomplete to Tyler Grisham.
1:094th & 8 at opp 14Mark Buchholz 31 yard field goal GOOD.Clemson 24, Florida State 3
1:09Mark Buchholz kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
1:041st & 10 at own 20Antone Smith rush for 4 yards to the FlaSt 24.
0:412nd & 6 at own 24Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to De’Cody Fagg.
0:363rd & 6 at own 24Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Preston Parker.
0:184th & 6 at own 24Graham Gano punt for 47 yards, returned by Jacoby Ford for 5 yards to the Clem 34.
Clemson End of half, 1 play
0:181st & 10 at own 34Team rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Clem 32.
Q3 5:01Graham Gano kickoff for 69 yards returned by Aaron Kelly for 20 yards to the Clem 21.
3rd quarter5 drives, then Clemson 24, Florida State 11
Clemson Punt, 9 plays
14:501st & 10 at own 21James Davis rush for 1 yard to the Clem 22.
14:502nd & 9 at own 22Cullen Harper pass complete to Sadat Chambers for 6 yards to the Clem 28.
13:213rd & 3 at own 28Cullen Harper pass complete to Durrell Barry for 13 yards to the Clem 41 for a 1ST down.
13:001st & 10 at own 41James Davis rush for 1 yard to the Clem 42.
13:002nd & 9 at own 42Cullen Harper sacked by Neefy Moffett at the Clem 34 for a loss of 8 yards.
11:423rd & 17 at own 34Timeout CLEMSON, clock 11:42.
11:293rd & 17 at own 34Cullen Harper rush for 18 yards to the FlaSt 48 for a 1ST down.
11:011st & 10 at opp 48James Davis rush for 4 yards to the FlaSt 44.
10:202nd & 6 at opp 44James Davis rush for 3 yards to the FlaSt 41.
9:423rd & 3 at opp 41Rendrick Taylor rush for 1 yard to the FlaSt 40.
9:424th & 2 at opp 40Jimmy Maners punt for 40 yards for a touchback.
Florida State Turnover on downs, 9 plays
9:041st & 10 at own 20Antone Smith rush for 6 yards to the FlaSt 26.
8:302nd & 4 at own 26Antone Smith rush for 14 yards to the FlaSt 40 for a 1ST down.
8:071st & 10 at own 40Drew Weatherford pass complete to Charlie Graham for 2 yards to the FlaSt 42.
6:362nd & 8 at own 42Drew Weatherford sacked by Nick Watkins at the FlaSt 39 for a loss of 3 yards.
6:363rd & 11 at own 39Drew Weatherford pass complete to Antone Smith for 17 yards to the Clem 44 for a 1ST down.
6:091st & 10 at opp 44Drew Weatherford rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 45, Florida St penalty false start declined.
6:092nd & 11 at opp 45Drew Weatherford pass complete to De’Cody Fagg for 8 yards to the Clem 37.
5:013rd & 3 at opp 37Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 05:01.
5:013rd & 3 at opp 37Antone Smith rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 38.
4:464th & 4 at opp 38Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Greg Carr, Florida St penalty holding declined.
Clemson Safety, 5 plays (Florida State scores)
4:391st & 10 at own 38C.J. Spiller rush for 11 yards to the Clem 49 for a 1ST down.
4:271st & 10 at own 49James Davis rush for 4 yards to the FlaSt 47.
3:522nd & 6 at opp 47Clemson penalty 10 yard holding on Barry Humphries accepted, no play.
3:362nd & 16 at own 43Cullen Harper pass complete to Tyler Grisham for 12 yards to the FlaSt 45.
2:323rd & 4 at opp 45Cullen Harper sacked by Neefy Moffett at the FlaSt 49 for a loss of 4 yards.
2:114th & 8 at opp 49Team rush for a loss of 51 yards for a SAFETY.Clemson 24, Florida State 5
2:11Mark Buchholz kickoff for 61 yards returned by Michael Garvin for 22 yards to the FlaSt 41.
Florida State Touchdown run, 4 plays
1:391st & 10 at own 41Florida St penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
1:391st & 20 at own 31Drew Weatherford pass complete to Preston Parker for 10 yards to the FlaSt 41.
1:392nd & 10 at own 41Antone Smith rush for 9 yards to the 50 yard line.
0:573rd & 1 at the 50Antone Smith rush for 49 yards to the Clem 1 for a 1ST down.
0:461st & goal at opp 1Antone Smith rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 24, Florida State 11
0:46Two-point conversion attempt, Drew Weatherford rush FAILED.
0:46Graham Gano kickoff for 68 yards returned by Jacoby Ford for 13 yards to the Clem 15.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
0:461st & 10 at own 15Cullen Harper pass incomplete to Aaron Kelly.
0:102nd & 10 at own 15Clemson penalty 5 yard delay of game on James Davis accepted.
0:222nd & 15 at own 10Clemson penalty 5 yard face mask on Barry Richardson accepted, no play.
0:112nd & 20 at own 5Team rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Clem 1.
Q4 14:533rd & 25 at own 1Cullen Harper pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 10 yards to the Clem 11.
Q4 14:534th & 15 at own 11Jimmy Maners punt for 41 yards, returned by Preston Parker for 20 yards to the Clem 32.
4th quarter7 drives, then Clemson 24, Florida State 18
Florida State Touchdown pass, 7 plays
13:551st & 10 at opp 32Preston Parker rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Clem 34.
13:262nd & 12 at opp 34Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to De’Cody Fagg.
13:133rd & 12 at opp 34Drew Weatherford pass complete to Charlie Graham for 9 yards to the Clem 25.
12:414th & 3 at opp 25Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 12:41.
12:344th & 3 at opp 25Drew Weatherford pass complete to Greg Carr for 10 yards to the Clem 15 for a 1ST down.
12:301st & 10 at opp 15Antone Smith rush for 2 yards to the Clem 13.
11:472nd & 8 at opp 13Drew Weatherford pass complete to De’Cody Fagg for 3 yards to the Clem 10.
11:403rd & 5 at opp 10Florida St penalty 5 yard delay of game accepted.
11:403rd & 10 at opp 15Drew Weatherford pass complete to Richard Goodman for 15 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 24, Florida State 17
11:40Gary Cismesia extra point GOOD.Clemson 24, Florida State 18
9:47Graham Gano kickoff for 70 yards returned by C.J. Spiller for 26 yards to the Clem 26.
Clemson Punt, 9 plays
9:471st & 10 at own 26Clemson penalty 10 yard holding on Barry Humphries accepted, no play.
9:471st & 20 at own 16Cullen Harper pass complete to James Davis for 3 yards to the Clem 19.
10:242nd & 18 at own 19Cullen Harper pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 15 yards to the Clem 34.
9:473rd & 3 at own 33Cullen Harper pass complete to Aaron Kelly for 7 yards to the Clem 40 for a 1ST down.
9:331st & 10 at own 40C.J. Spiller rush for 7 yards to the Clem 47.
9:222nd & 3 at own 47C.J. Spiller rush for 2 yards to the Clem 49.
8:433rd & 1 at own 49James Davis rush for 6 yards to the FlaSt 45 for a 1ST down, Florida St penalty offside defense declined.
8:171st & 10 at opp 45Clemson penalty 10 yard holding on Christian Capote accepted, no play.
7:521st & 20 at own 45Cullen Harper pass complete to Tyler Grisham for 8 yards to the FlaSt 47.
7:182nd & 12 at opp 47Cullen Harper pass complete to Tyler Grisham for 8 yards to the FlaSt 39.
6:433rd & 4 at opp 39Cullen Harper pass incomplete to Aaron Kelly.
6:314th & 4 at opp 39Jimmy Maners punt for 35 yards downed at the FlaSt 4.
Florida State Punt, 3 plays
6:261st & 10 at own 4Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Greg Carr.
6:142nd & 10 at own 4Drew Weatherford rush for 2 yards to the FlaSt 6.
5:413rd & 8 at own 6Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to De’Cody Fagg.
5:294th & 8 at own 6Graham Gano punt for 44 yards, returned by C.J. Spiller for 7 yards to the FlaSt 43.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
5:151st & 10 at opp 43James Davis rush for 2 yards to the FlaSt 41.
4:472nd & 8 at opp 41Timeout CLEMSON, clock 04:47.
4:342nd & 8 at opp 41Jacoby Ford rush for 2 yards to the FlaSt 39.
3:573rd & 6 at opp 39Cullen Harper pass incomplete to Tyler Grisham.
3:504th & 6 at opp 39Jimmy Maners punt for 39 yards for a touchback.
Florida State Turnover on downs, 7 plays
3:371st & 10 at own 20Drew Weatherford pass complete to Antone Smith for 28 yards to the FlaSt 48 for a 1ST down.
3:131st & 10 at own 48Drew Weatherford pass complete to Antone Smith for 9 yards to the Clem 43.
3:072nd & 1 at opp 43Antone Smith rush for 12 yards to the Clem 31 for a 1ST down.
2:401st & 10 at opp 31Drew Weatherford pass incomplete.
2:322nd & 10 at opp 31Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to De’Cody Fagg.
2:283rd & 10 at opp 31Drew Weatherford pass incomplete.
2:244th & 10 at opp 31Drew Weatherford sacked by Phillip Merling at the Clem 34 for a loss of 3 yards.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
2:151st & 10 at own 34C.J. Spiller rush for 1 yard to the Clem 35.
1:262nd & 9 at own 35C.J. Spiller rush for 1 yard to the Clem 36.
1:263rd & 8 at own 36Timeout FLORIDA ST, clock 01:26.
1:153rd & 8 at own 36James Davis rush for 5 yards to the Clem 41.
0:404th & 3 at own 41Timeout CLEMSON, clock 00:40.
0:294th & 3 at own 41Jimmy Maners punt for 36 yards, returned by Preston Parker for 16 yards to the FlaSt 39.
Florida State End of game, 3 plays
0:001st & 10 at own 39Drew Weatherford sacked by Jock McKissic at the FlaSt 37 for a loss of 2 yards.
0:092nd & 12 at own 37Team pass incomplete.
0:003rd & 12 at own 37Drew Weatherford pass incomplete to Richard Goodman.

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.

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