Wake Forest at Clemson

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Clemson beat Wake Forest 38–⁠3. It was their 75th meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 57–⁠17–⁠1.

AwayWake Forest5–⁠7 in 2009
3
HomeClemson9–⁠5 in 2009
38

Final at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), ClemsonTV: ESGP, ESPN3Attendance 74,298

At kickoff
51°F, overcast, wind 3 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Occonee County Regional Airport (KCEU), 4 km from the stadium, six minutes before kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Wake Forest03003
Clemson10217038

Standouts

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Player stats

Wake Forest

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Riley Skinner11/248202
Ryan McManus0/1000
Marshall Williams1/11500
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Willie Dixon V835015
Josh Adams926015
Brandon Pendergrass721010
Tommy Bohanon21107
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Devon Brown322019
Chris Givens116016
Riley Skinner115015
Marshall Williams21309

Clemson

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Kyle Parker10/1713210
Willy Korn4/62300
Jacoby Ford1/13200
RushingCarYdsTDLong
C.J. Spiller9106266
Andre Ellington234032
Kyle Parker731116
Jamie Harper313110
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jacoby Ford151051
Michael Palmer449122
Xavier Dye132032
Terrance Ashe216011
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
DeAndre McDaniel1260
Rashard Hall170

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

Team stats

Wake ForestClemson
178Total yards382
134Passing yards217
81Rushing yards195
3.7Yards per pass7.8
1.8Yards per rush5.9
13First downs16
4–⁠17Third downs3–⁠10
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠0
2Turnovers2
6–⁠55Penalties2–⁠20
21:08Possession17:39

Efficiency

Wake ForestClemson
26%Success rate40%
−0.20EPA per play0.05
0.90Explosiveness0.90
−0.13Rushing EPA0.17
−0.28Passing EPA−0.03
26%Passing-down success32%
−0.63First-down EPA0.01
0.08Second-down EPA0.15
0.09Third-down EPA0.09

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 54% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Clemson end zoneWake Forest end zoneQ1 ClemsonTouchdown, 6 playsQ1 Wake ForestPunt, 3 playsQ1 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ1 Wake ForestInterception, 5 playsQ1 ClemsonField goal, 8 playsQ1 Wake ForestMissed FG, 11 playsQ2 ClemsonTouchdown run, 4 playsQ2 Wake ForestFumble, 3 playsQ2 Wake ForestPunt, 3 playsQ2 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ2 Wake ForestField goal, 8 playsQ2 ClemsonTouchdown run, 1 playQ2 Wake ForestPunt, 3 playsQ2 ClemsonTouchdown run, 7 playsQ2 Wake ForestEnd of half, 2 playsQ3 Wake ForestTurnover on downs, 3 playsQ3 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ3 Wake ForestInterception, 6 playsQ3 ClemsonFumble, 4 playsQ3 Wake ForestTurnover on downs, 4 playsQ3 ClemsonTouchdown run, 3 playsQ3 Wake ForestPunt, 6 playsQ3 ClemsonPunt, 8 playsQ4 Wake ForestPunt, 3 playsQ4 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ4 Wake ForestPunt, 9 playsQ4 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ4 Wake ForestPunt, 3 playsQ4 ClemsonEnd of game, 2 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Clemson drives left to right, Wake Forest right to left.
  1. Q1 ClemsonTouchdown, 6 plays, 26 yards
  2. Q1 Wake ForestPunt, 3 plays, 36 yards
  3. Q1 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 21 yards
  4. Q1 Wake ForestInterception, 5 plays, 33 yards
  5. Q1 ClemsonField goal, 8 plays, 18 yards
  6. Q1 Wake ForestMissed FG, 11 plays, 60 yards
  7. Q2 ClemsonTouchdown run, 4 plays, 19 yards
  8. Q2 Wake ForestFumble, 3 plays, 84 yards
  9. Q2 Wake ForestPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  10. Q2 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 83 yards
  11. Q2 Wake ForestField goal, 8 plays, 17 yards
  12. Q2 ClemsonTouchdown run, 1 play, 19 yards
  13. Q2 Wake ForestPunt, 3 plays, 14 yards
  14. Q2 ClemsonTouchdown run, 7 plays, −7 yards
  15. Q2 Wake ForestEnd of half, 2 plays, 9 yards
  16. Q3 Wake ForestTurnover on downs, 3 plays, −4 yards
  17. Q3 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 13 yards
  18. Q3 Wake ForestInterception, 6 plays, 53 yards
  19. Q3 ClemsonFumble, 4 plays, 61 yards
  20. Q3 Wake ForestTurnover on downs, 4 plays, 9 yards
  21. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown run, 3 plays, −4 yards
  22. Q3 Wake ForestPunt, 6 plays, 24 yards
  23. Q3 ClemsonPunt, 8 plays, 57 yards
  24. Q4 Wake ForestPunt, 3 plays, 82 yards
  25. Q4 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 16 yards
  26. Q4 Wake ForestPunt, 9 plays, 56 yards
  27. Q4 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 62 yards
  28. Q4 Wake ForestPunt, 3 plays, 40 yards
  29. Q4 ClemsonEnd of game, 2 plays, −4 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Clemson 10, Wake Forest 0
Clemson Touchdown, 6 plays
14:301st & 10 at opp 46C.J. Spiller rush for 1 yard to the WFrst 45.
14:042nd & 9 at opp 45Kyle Parker pass complete to Terrance Ashe for 11 yards to the WFrst 34 for a 1ST down.
13:311st & 10 at opp 34Andre Ellington rush for 2 yards to the WFrst 32.
13:212nd & 8 at opp 32Kyle Parker pass complete to Michael Palmer for 22 yards to the WFrst 10 for a 1ST down.
12:561st & goal at opp 10Kyle Parker pass complete to C.J. Spiller for 9 yards to the WFrst 1.
12:262nd & goal at opp 1Kyle Parker pass complete to Michael Palmer for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 6, Wake Forest 0
12:26Richard Jackson extra point GOOD.Clemson 7, Wake Forest 0
12:26Spencer Benton kickoff for 58 yards returned by Lovell Jackson for 26 yards to the WFrst 38.
Wake Forest Punt, 3 plays
11:521st & 10 at own 38Josh Adams rush for no gain to the WFrst 38.
11:012nd & 10 at own 38Riley Skinner pass complete to Josh Adams for 2 yards to the WFrst 40.
10:503rd & 8 at own 40Riley Skinner pass incomplete.
10:434th & 8 at own 40Shane Popham punt for 36 yards, fair catch by C.J. Spiller at the Clem 24.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
10:351st & 10 at own 24Kyle Parker rush for 7 yards to the Clem 31.
10:052nd & 3 at own 31C.J. Spiller rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 30.
9:023rd & 4 at own 30Kyle Parker sacked by John Russell for a loss of 13 yards to the Clem 17.
8:414th & 17 at own 17Dawson Zimmerman punt for 35 yards, returned by Devon Brown for 7 yards to the Clem 45.
Wake Forest Interception, 5 plays
8:161st & 10 at opp 46Devon Brown rush for a loss of 5 yards to the WFrst 49.
7:482nd & 15 at own 49Riley Skinner pass complete to Chris Givens for 16 yards to the Clem 35 for a 1ST down.
7:231st & 10 at opp 35Josh Adams rush for 3 yards to the Clem 32.
7:022nd & 7 at opp 32Josh Adams rush for 7 yards to the Clem 25 for a 1ST down.
6:331st & 10 at opp 25Riley Skinner pass intercepted by DeAndre McDaniel at the Clem 10, returned for 27 yards to the Clem 37.
Clemson Field goal, 8 plays
6:101st & 10 at own 37Kyle Parker rush for 16 yards to the WFrst 47 for a 1ST down.
6:041st & 10 at opp 47C.J. Spiller rush for 17 yards to the WFrst 30 for a 1ST down.
5:421st & 10 at opp 30Kyle Parker pass complete to Michael Palmer for 12 yards to the WFrst 18 for a 1ST down.
5:191st & 10 at opp 18Kyle Parker pass complete to Dwayne Allen for 10 yards to the WFrst 8 for a 1ST down.
4:381st & goal at opp 8C.J. Spiller rush for no gain to the WFrst 8.
4:072nd & goal at opp 8C.J. Spiller rush for 3 yards to the WFrst 5.
3:383rd & goal at opp 5Kyle Parker pass incomplete.
3:344th & goal at opp 5Richard Jackson 22 yard field goal GOOD.Clemson 10, Wake Forest 0
3:34Spencer Benton kickoff for 60 yards returned by Lovell Jackson for 14 yards to the WFrst 24.
Wake Forest Missed FG, 11 plays
3:091st & 10 at own 24Riley Skinner pass complete to Tommy Bohanon for 7 yards to the WFrst 31.
2:422nd & 3 at own 31Tommy Bohanon rush for 4 yards to the WFrst 35 for a 1ST down.
2:171st & 10 at own 35Riley Skinner pass incomplete to Chris Givens.
2:172nd & 10 at own 35CLEMSON penalty 5 yard Offside accepted.
2:102nd & 5 at own 40Brandon Pendergrass rush for 10 yards to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down.
1:451st & 10 at the 50Brandon Pendergrass rush for 4 yards to the Clem 46.
0:582nd & 6 at opp 46Brandon Pendergrass rush for 2 yards to the Clem 44.
0:243rd & 4 at opp 44Riley Skinner rush for 10 yards to the Clem 34 for a 1ST down.
0:051st & 10 at opp 34Mike Rinfrette rush for no gain to the Clem 34.
Q2 14:222nd & 10 at opp 34Chris Givens rush for no gain to the Clem 34.
Q2 14:173rd & 10 at opp 34Riley Skinner pass incomplete to Brandon Pendergrass.
Q2 14:114th & 10 at opp 34Jimmy Newman 51 yard field goal MISSED.
2nd quarter9 drives, then Clemson 31, Wake Forest 3
Clemson Touchdown run, 4 plays
13:501st & 10 at own 34Jamie Harper rush for 10 yards to the Clem 44 for a 1ST down.
13:221st & 10 at own 44Kyle Parker pass complete to Jacoby Ford for 51 yards to the WFrst 5 for a 1ST down.
13:011st & 0 at opp 5Timeout WAKE FOREST, clock 13:01.
12:491st & goal at opp 5Kyle Parker rush for 2 yards to the WFrst 3.
12:202nd & goal at opp 3Kyle Parker rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 16, Wake Forest 0
12:20Richard Jackson extra point GOOD.Clemson 17, Wake Forest 0
12:20Spencer Benton kickoff for 69 yards returned by Lovell Jackson for 20 yards to the WFrst 21, WAKE FOREST penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Wake Forest Fumble, 3 plays
11:381st & 10 at own 11Brandon Pendergrass rush for a loss of 1 yard to the WFrst 10.
11:262nd & 11 at own 10Brandon Pendergrass rush for 4 yards to the WFrst 14.
10:373rd & 7 at own 14Riley Skinner pass complete to Mike Rinfrette for 4 yards to the WFrst 18.
10:024th & 3 at own 18Shane Popham punt for 37 yards, returned by Michael Wade for no gain, fumbled at the Clem 45.
Wake Forest Punt, 3 plays
9:211st & 10 at opp 45Marshall Williams rush for no gain to the Clem 45.
8:362nd & 10 at opp 45Riley Skinner sacked by Malliciah Goodman for a loss of 7 yards to the WFrst 48.
8:333rd & 17 at own 48Riley Skinner pass incomplete.
8:244th & 17 at own 48Shane Popham punt for 40 yards, fair catch by C.J. Spiller at the Clem 12.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
8:151st & 10 at own 12Kyle Parker rush for 2 yards to the Clem 14.
7:472nd & 8 at own 14Kyle Parker pass incomplete to Jacoby Ford, CLEMSON penalty Clipping declined.
7:413rd & 8 at own 14Kyle Parker pass incomplete to Jacoby Ford.
7:344th & 8 at own 14Dawson Zimmerman punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Devon Brown at the WFrst 45.
Wake Forest Field goal, 8 plays
7:271st & 10 at own 44Riley Skinner pass incomplete to Cameron Ford.
7:182nd & 10 at own 44Riley Skinner pass complete to Devon Brown for 19 yards to the Clem 37 for a 1ST down.
7:181st & 10 at opp 37CLEMSON penalty 15 yard Personal Foul on Brandon Maye accepted.
6:451st & 10 at opp 22Josh Adams rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 23.
6:452nd & 11 at opp 23Marshall Williams pass complete to Riley Skinner for 15 yards to the Clem 8 for a 1ST down.
5:201st & goal at opp 8Tommy Bohanon rush for 7 yards to the Clem 1.
4:572nd & 0 at opp 1Timeout WAKE FOREST, clock 4:57.
4:482nd & goal at opp 1Josh Adams rush for no gain to the Clem 1.
4:083rd & goal at opp 1Josh Adams rush for no gain to the Clem 1.
3:533rd & goal at opp 11Riley Skinner pass incomplete to Mike Rinfrette.
3:494th & goal at opp 11Jimmy Newman 28 yard field goal GOOD.Clemson 17, Wake Forest 3
3:49Shane Popham kickoff for 36 yards.
Clemson Touchdown run, 1 play
3:371st & 10 at own 34C.J. Spiller rush for 66 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 23, Wake Forest 3
3:37Richard Jackson extra point GOOD.Clemson 24, Wake Forest 3
3:37Spencer Benton kickoff for 65 yards returned by Lovell Jackson for 21 yards to the WFrst 26.
Wake Forest Punt, 3 plays
2:581st & 10 at own 26Riley Skinner sacked by Andre Branch for a loss of 6 yards to the WFrst 20.
2:402nd & 16 at own 20Josh Adams rush for 3 yards to the WFrst 23.
2:403rd & 13 at own 23Timeout CLEMSON, clock 2:40.
2:343rd & 13 at own 23Riley Skinner sacked by Kavell Conner for a loss of 7 yards to the WFrst 16.
2:344th & 20 at own 16Timeout CLEMSON, clock 2:34.
2:244th & 20 at own 16Shane Popham punt for 39 yards, downed at the Clem 45, WAKE FOREST penalty 15 yard Kick Catching Interference accepted.
Clemson Touchdown run, 7 plays
2:141st & 10 at opp 40Kyle Parker pass incomplete.
2:022nd & 10 at opp 40Kyle Parker pass complete to Terrance Ashe for 5 yards to the WFrst 35.
1:433rd & 5 at opp 35Kyle Parker pass complete to Michael Palmer for 14 yards to the WFrst 21 for a 1ST down.
1:251st & 10 at opp 21Jacoby Ford rush for 4 yards to the WFrst 17.
1:182nd & 6 at opp 17Kyle Parker pass incomplete to Dwayne Allen.
1:113rd & 6 at opp 17Kyle Parker rush for 14 yards to the WFrst 3 for a 1ST down.
1:061st & goal at opp 3Jamie Harper rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 30, Wake Forest 3
1:06Richard Jackson extra point GOOD.Clemson 31, Wake Forest 3
1:06Spencer Benton kickoff for 61 yards returned by Lovell Jackson for 18 yards to the WFrst 27.
Wake Forest End of half, 2 plays
0:411st & 10 at own 27Brandon Pendergrass rush for 3 yards to the WFrst 30.
0:102nd & 7 at own 30Mike Rinfrette rush for 6 yards to the WFrst 36.
Q3 15:00Spencer Benton kickoff for 66 yards returned by Chris Givens for 17 yards to the WFrst 21.
3rd quarter8 drives, then Clemson 38, Wake Forest 3
Wake Forest Turnover on downs, 3 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 21WAKE FOREST penalty 5 yard Face Mask accepted.
14:471st & 15 at own 16Riley Skinner pass incomplete to Devon Brown.
14:092nd & 15 at own 16Riley Skinner sacked by Ricky Sapp for a loss of 8 yards to the WFrst 8.
13:583rd & 23 at own 8Riley Skinner pass complete to Josh Adams for 9 yards to the WFrst 17.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
13:401st & 10 at opp 43Kyle Parker pass incomplete to C.J. Spiller.
13:132nd & 10 at opp 43C.J. Spiller rush for 1 yard to the WFrst 42.
13:073rd & 9 at opp 42Kyle Parker pass incomplete.
12:584th & 9 at opp 42Dawson Zimmerman punt for 42 yards for a touchback.
Wake Forest Interception, 6 plays
12:401st & 10 at own 20Josh Adams rush for 1 yard to the WFrst 21.
12:082nd & 9 at own 21Riley Skinner pass complete to Marshall Williams for 9 yards to the WFrst 30 for a 1ST down.
11:481st & 10 at own 30Josh Adams rush for 15 yards to the WFrst 45 for a 1ST down.
11:141st & 10 at own 45Devon Brown rush for no gain to the WFrst 45.
10:442nd & 10 at own 45Riley Skinner pass incomplete.
10:333rd & 10 at own 45Riley Skinner pass intercepted by Rashard Hall at the Clem 15, returned for 8 yards to the Clem 23.
Clemson Fumble, 4 plays
10:011st & 10 at own 23C.J. Spiller rush for 5 yards to the Clem 28.
9:442nd & 5 at own 28Willy Korn rush for 6 yards to the Clem 34 for a 1ST down.
9:391st & 10 at own 34Kyle Parker pass incomplete to Brandon Clear.
9:262nd & 10 at own 34Andre Ellington rush for 32 yards, fumbled, recovered by WFrst Ramon Booi at the WFrst 34.
Wake Forest Turnover on downs, 4 plays
9:211st & 10 at own 34Riley Skinner pass complete to Cameron Ford for 9 yards to the WFrst 43.
9:212nd & 1 at own 43WAKE FOREST penalty 5 yard False Start accepted.
8:112nd & 6 at own 38Riley Skinner pass complete to Marshall Williams for 4 yards to the WFrst 42.
7:293rd & 2 at own 42Mike Rinfrette rush for 1 yard to the WFrst 43.
7:204th & 1 at own 43Mike Rinfrette rush for no gain to the WFrst 43.
Clemson Touchdown run, 3 plays
6:581st & 10 at opp 43Jacoby Ford pass complete to Xavier Dye for 32 yards to the WFrst 11 for a 1ST down.
6:321st & 10 at opp 11Kyle Parker pass complete to C.J. Spiller for a loss of 3 yards to the WFrst 14.
6:112nd & 13 at opp 14C.J. Spiller rush for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 37, Wake Forest 3
6:11Richard Jackson extra point GOOD.Clemson 38, Wake Forest 3
6:11Spencer Benton kickoff for 60 yards returned by Lovell Jackson for 27 yards to the WFrst 37.
Wake Forest Punt, 6 plays
5:581st & 10 at own 37Riley Skinner pass incomplete.
5:392nd & 10 at own 37Brandon Pendergrass rush for a loss of 1 yard to the WFrst 36.
4:493rd & 11 at own 36Riley Skinner rush for 15 yards to the Clem 49 for a 1ST down.
4:271st & 10 at opp 49Riley Skinner pass complete to Devon Brown for 2 yards to the Clem 47.
4:052nd & 8 at opp 47Riley Skinner pass incomplete.
3:583rd & 8 at opp 47Riley Skinner pass incomplete to Marshall Williams.
3:484th & 8 at opp 47Shane Popham punt for 36 yards, returned by Marcus Gilchrist for no gain to the Clem 11.
Clemson Punt, 8 plays
3:301st & 10 at own 11Jamie Harper rush for no gain to the Clem 11.
2:582nd & 10 at own 11Willy Korn rush for 6 yards to the Clem 17.
2:213rd & 4 at own 17Willy Korn pass complete to Jamie Harper for 8 yards to the Clem 25 for a 1ST down.
1:541st & 10 at own 25Willy Korn rush for 8 yards to the Clem 33.
1:332nd & 2 at own 33Chad Diehl rush for 5 yards to the Clem 38 for a 1ST down.
1:071st & 10 at own 38Willy Korn pass incomplete.
0:222nd & 10 at own 38Willy Korn sacked by Kyle Jarrett for a loss of 9 yards to the Clem 29.
0:043rd & 19 at own 29Willy Korn pass complete to Jamie Harper for 7 yards to the Clem 36.
Q4 14:554th & 12 at own 36WAKE FOREST penalty 10 yard Holding accepted.
Q4 14:464th & 2 at own 46Dawson Zimmerman punt for 36 yards, fair catch by Lovell Jackson at the WFrst 18.
4th quarter6 drives, then Clemson 38, Wake Forest 3
Wake Forest Punt, 3 plays
14:171st & 10 at own 18Josh Adams rush for a loss of 2 yards to the WFrst 16.
13:522nd & 12 at own 16Riley Skinner pass complete to Devon Brown for 1 yard to the WFrst 17.
12:463rd & 11 at own 17Riley Skinner sacked by Rennie Moore and Jamie Cumbie for a loss of 9 yards to the WFrst 8.
12:334th & 20 at own 8Shane Popham punt for 47 yards, returned by Crezdon Butler for 5 yards to the 50 yard line.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
12:241st & 10 at the 50Willy Korn sacked by Kyle Jarrett for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 49.
11:582nd & 11 at own 49Willy Korn pass complete to Marquan Jones for 1 yard to the 50 yard line.
10:403rd & 10 at the 50Willy Korn sacked by Kevin Smith for a loss of 6 yards to the Clem 44.
10:344th & 16 at own 44Richard Jackson punt for 40 yards, returned by Jason Green for no gain to the WFrst 16.
Wake Forest Punt, 9 plays
10:101st & 10 at own 16Ryan McManus rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled, recovered by WFrst Ryan McManus at the WFrst 15.
9:222nd & 11 at own 15Willie Dixon rush for 2 yards to the WFrst 17.
9:023rd & 9 at own 17Willie Dixon rush for 15 yards to the WFrst 32 for a 1ST down.
8:441st & 10 at own 32Mike Rinfrette rush for 1 yard to the WFrst 33.
8:212nd & 9 at own 33Willie Dixon rush for 7 yards to the WFrst 40.
7:303rd & 2 at own 40Willie Dixon rush for 3 yards to the WFrst 43 for a 1ST down.
7:201st & 10 at own 43Willie Dixon rush for a loss of 1 yard to the WFrst 42.
6:132nd & 11 at own 42Ryan McManus pass incomplete.
6:013rd & 11 at own 42Devon Brown rush for a loss of 2 yards to the WFrst 40.
5:294th & 13 at own 40Shane Popham punt for 38 yards, fair catch by Jaron Brown at the Clem 22.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
5:151st & 10 at own 22Rendrick Taylor rush for 3 yards to the Clem 25.
4:452nd & 7 at own 25Willy Korn pass complete to Brandon Clear for 6 yards to the Clem 31.
3:563rd & 1 at own 31Rendrick Taylor rush for no gain to the Clem 31.
3:304th & 1 at own 31Richard Jackson punt for 35 yards, punt out-of-bounds at the WFrst 34.
Wake Forest Punt, 3 plays
2:581st & 10 at own 34Willie Dixon rush for 4 yards to the WFrst 38.
2:402nd & 6 at own 38Willie Dixon rush for 3 yards to the WFrst 41.
1:533rd & 3 at own 41Willie Dixon rush for 2 yards to the WFrst 43.
1:114th & 1 at own 43Shane Popham punt for 33 yards, fair catch by Jaron Brown at the Clem 24.
Clemson End of game, 2 plays
0:421st & 10 at own 24Chad Diehl rush for no gain to the Clem 24.
0:202nd & 10 at own 24Team rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Clem 20.

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.

Clemson leads 72–⁠17–⁠1 in 90 meetings, counting the 15 since this game.

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