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Troy at Clemson

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Clemson beat Troy 43–⁠19. It was their first meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 1–⁠0.

AwayTroy3–⁠9 in 2011
19
HomeClemson10–⁠4 in 2011
43

Final at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), ClemsonTV: ESPN3Attendance 73,458

At kickoff
95°F, a few clouds, wind 6 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Occonee County Regional Airport (KCEU), 4 km from the stadium, 24 minutes after kickoff

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Troy6100319
Clemson130131743

Standouts

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Player stats

Troy

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Corey Robinson24/4225811
RushingCarYdsTDLong
D.J. Taylor563056
Shawn Southward1343112
Chris Anderson104008
Brian Exley31407
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Eric Thomas363139
B.J. Chitty249044
Justin Albert645011
Shawn Southward435016
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Barry Valcin1500

Clemson

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Tajh Boyd20/3026431
Cole Stoudt1/1700
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Andre Ellington1889026
Mike Bellamy381175
D.J. Howard429121
Sammy Watkins25014
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Sammy Watkins781133
Dwayne Allen154154
Martavis Bryant154054
DeAndre Hopkins435013
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Robert Smith100

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

Team stats

TroyClemson
423Total yards468
266Passing yards280
165Rushing yards197
6.1Yards per pass8.7
4.6Yards per rush5.2
19First downs16
7–⁠18Third downs5–⁠16
0–⁠1Fourth downs0–⁠1
3Turnovers1
8–⁠61Penalties2–⁠10
21:12Possession16:54

Efficiency

TroyClemson
38%Success rate35%
0.06EPA per play−0.07
0.86Explosiveness1.06
0.06Rushing EPA−0.26
0.11Passing EPA0.03
25%Passing-down success33%
0.11First-down EPA−0.26
−0.13Second-down EPA0.02
0.40Third-down EPA0.23
2%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)

Clemson 56% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Clemson end zoneTroy end zone TroyField goal, 11 playsQ1 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 2 playsQ1 TroyPunt, 3 playsQ1 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ1 ClemsonField goal, 4 playsQ1 TroyTouchdown run, 13 playsQ1 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ1 TroyFumble, 1 playQ1 ClemsonField goal, 4 playsQ1 TroyPunt, 3 playsQ2 ClemsonPunt, 4 playsQ2 TroyPunt, 4 playsQ2 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ2 TroyPunt, 3 playsQ2 ClemsonInterception, 3 playsQ2 TroyField goal, 4 playsQ2 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ2 TroyTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ2 ClemsonEnd of half, 3 playsQ3 TroyPunt, 7 playsQ3 ClemsonPunt, 4 playsQ3 TroyPunt, 6 playsQ3 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 5 playsQ3 TroyPunt, 6 playsQ3 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 11 playsQ4 ClemsonTouchdown run, 1 playQ4 ClemsonTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ4 TroyPunt, 3 playsQ4 ClemsonField goal, 4 playsQ4 TroyInterception, 2 playsQ4 ClemsonTouchdown run, 7 playsQ4 TroyResult not recorded, 3 playsQ4 TroyTurnover on downs, 6 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Clemson drives left to right, Troy right to left.
  1. TroyField goal, 11 plays, 90 yards
  2. Q1 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 2 plays, 59 yards
  3. Q1 TroyPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  4. Q1 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 4 yards
  5. Q1 ClemsonField goal, 4 plays, −8 yards
  6. Q1 TroyTouchdown run, 13 plays, 80 yards
  7. Q1 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  8. Q1 TroyFumble, 1 play, 0 yards
  9. Q1 ClemsonField goal, 4 plays, 8 yards
  10. Q1 TroyPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  11. Q2 ClemsonPunt, 4 plays, 17 yards
  12. Q2 TroyPunt, 4 plays, 16 yards
  13. Q2 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 2 yards
  14. Q2 TroyPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  15. Q2 ClemsonInterception, 3 plays, 2 yards
  16. Q2 TroyField goal, 4 plays, 4 yards
  17. Q2 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  18. Q2 TroyTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 61 yards
  19. Q2 ClemsonEnd of half, 3 plays, 18 yards
  20. Q3 TroyPunt, 7 plays, 24 yards
  21. Q3 ClemsonPunt, 4 plays, 10 yards
  22. Q3 TroyPunt, 6 plays, 16 yards
  23. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 5 plays, 80 yards
  24. Q3 TroyPunt, 6 plays, 22 yards
  25. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown pass, 11 plays, 80 yards
  26. Q4 ClemsonTouchdown run, 1 play, 0 yards
  27. Q4 ClemsonTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 56 yards
  28. Q4 TroyPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  29. Q4 ClemsonField goal, 4 plays, −1 yard
  30. Q4 TroyInterception, 2 plays, 3 yards
  31. Q4 ClemsonTouchdown run, 7 plays, −28 yards
  32. Q4 TroyResult not recorded, 3 plays, 14 yards
  33. Q4 TroyTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 40 yards

Play by play

1st quarter9 drives, then Clemson 13, Troy 6
Clemson Touchdown pass, 2 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 41Andre Ellington rush for 26 yards to the Troy 33, tackled by Jonathan Massaquoi for a 1ST down.
14:341st & 10 at opp 33Tajh Boyd pass complete to Sammy Watkins for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 6, Troy 0
14:34Chandler Catanzaro extra point GOOD.Clemson 7, Troy 0
14:34Spencer Benton kickoff for 60 yards returned by Shawn Southward, tackled by Chad Diehl for 12 yards to the Troy 22, tackled by Chad Diehl.
Troy Punt, 3 plays
14:341st & 10 at own 22Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Justin Albert.
12:482nd & 10 at own 22D.J. Taylor rush for 2 yards to the Troy 24, tackled by Brandon Thompson and Rennie Moore.
14:343rd & 8 at own 24Corey Robinson pass complete to Corey Johnson for 6 yards to the Troy 30, tackled by Quandon Christian.
14:344th & 2 at own 30Will Goggans punt for 51 yards, returned by Sammy Watkins for 12 yards to the Clem 31, tackled by Jacoby Thomas.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
12:481st & 10 at own 31Tajh Boyd pass incomplete to N/A, broken up by Brynden Trawick.
12:482nd & 10 at own 31Tajh Boyd rush for no gain to the Clem 31, tackled by Xavier Lamb.
12:483rd & 10 at own 31Tajh Boyd pass complete to Andre Ellington for 4 yards to the Clem 35, tackled by Jacoby Thomas.
12:484th & 6 at own 35Dawson Zimmerman punt for 46 yards, returned by Justin Albert for 2 yards, fumbled, recovered by Clem Rashard Hall at the Troy 21.
Clemson Field goal, 4 plays
11:161st & 10 at opp 21Sammy Watkins rush for a loss of 9 yards to the Troy 30, tackled by Brynden Trawick and John Robles.
11:162nd & 19 at opp 30Tajh Boyd pass incomplete to N/A.
11:163rd & 19 at opp 30Andre Ellington rush for 1 yard to the Troy 29, tackled by Jonathan Massaquoi.
9:594th & 18 at opp 29Chandler Catanzaro 46 yard field goal GOOD, TROY penalty offside declined.Clemson 10, Troy 0
9:59Spencer Benton kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Troy Touchdown run, 13 plays
9:591st & 10 at own 20Chris Anderson rush for 2 yards to the Troy 22, tackled by Rashard Hall.
9:592nd & 8 at own 22Corey Robinson pass complete to B.J. Chitty for 5 yards to the Troy 27, tackled by Rashard Hall.
9:593rd & 3 at own 27Corey Robinson pass complete to Justin Albert for 3 yards to the Troy 30, tackled by Xavier Brewer for a 1ST down.
9:591st & 10 at own 30Chris Anderson rush for 5 yards to the Troy 35, tackled by Rashard Hall.
9:592nd & 5 at own 35Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Shawn Southward.
9:593rd & 5 at own 35Corey Robinson pass complete to Eric Thomas for 39 yards to the Clem 26, tackled by Bashaud Breeland for a 1ST down.
9:591st & 10 at opp 26Shawn Southward rush for 5 yards to the Clem 21, tackled by Xavier Brewer and Malliciah Goodman.
9:592nd & 5 at opp 21Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Justin Albert, broken up by Jonathan Meeks.
9:593rd & 5 at opp 21Corey Robinson pass complete to Chris Anderson for 7 yards to the Clem 14, tackled by DeShawn Williams for a 1ST down.
9:591st & 10 at opp 14TROY penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
9:591st & 20 at opp 24Corey Robinson pass complete to Justin Albert for 7 yards to the Clem 17, tackled by Jonathan Meeks.
9:592nd & 13 at opp 17Chris Anderson rush for 4 yards to the Clem 13, tackled by Coty Sensabaugh and Corico Hawkins.
9:593rd & 9 at opp 13Corey Robinson pass complete to Felton Payton for 12 yards to the Clem 1, tackled by Coty Sensabaugh for a 1ST down.
4:251st & goal at opp 1Shawn Southward rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 10, Troy 6
4:25Michael Taylor extra point MISSED.
4:25Michael Taylor kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
4:251st & 10 at own 20Andre Ellington rush for 4 yards to the Clem 24, tackled by Emanuel Dudley and Brannon Bryan.
4:252nd & 6 at own 24Andre Ellington rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 23, tackled by John Robles.
4:253rd & 7 at own 23Tajh Boyd rush for 3 yards to the Clem 26, tackled by Tony Gillespie and Jonathan Massaquoi.
4:254th & 4 at own 26Dawson Zimmerman punt for 51 yards, returned by Justin Albert for 14 yards to the Troy 37, tackled by Spencer Shuey.
Troy Fumble, 1 play
4:251st & 10 at own 37Shawn Southward rush for no gain, fumbled, forced by Brandon Thompson, recovered by Clem Jonathan Meeks at the Troy 37.
Clemson Field goal, 4 plays
2:241st & 10 at opp 37Andre Ellington rush for 6 yards to the Troy 31, tackled by Jonathan Massaquoi.
2:242nd & 4 at opp 31Tajh Boyd sacked by Emanuel Dudley for a loss of 3 yards to the Troy 34.
2:243rd & 7 at opp 34Tajh Boyd rush for 5 yards, fumbled, forced by John Robles, recovered by Clem N/A at the Troy 29.
0:204th & 2 at opp 29Chandler Catanzaro 46 yard field goal GOOD.Clemson 13, Troy 6
0:20Spencer Benton kickoff for 64 yards returned by Corey Johnson, tackled by Spencer Benton for 25 yards to the Troy 31, tackled by Spencer Benton.
Troy Punt, 3 plays
0:121st & 10 at own 31Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Justin Albert.
0:122nd & 10 at own 31Chris Anderson rush for 6 yards to the Troy 37, tackled by Kourtnei Brown.
Q2 15:003rd & 4 at own 37Corey Robinson sacked by Stephone Anthony for a loss of 8 yards to the Troy 29.
Q2 15:004th & 12 at own 29Will Goggans punt for 27 yards, downed at the Clem 44.
2nd quarter9 drives, then Troy 16, Clemson 13
Clemson Punt, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 44Andre Ellington rush for 15 yards to the Troy 41, tackled by Camren Hudson for a 1ST down.
13:461st & 10 at opp 41Timeout Clemson, clock 13:46.
13:461st & 10 at opp 41Tajh Boyd pass incomplete to N/A.
13:462nd & 10 at opp 41Andre Ellington rush for 7 yards to the Troy 34, tackled by LaDarrius Madden.
13:463rd & 3 at opp 34CLEMSON penalty 5 yard illegal procedure accepted.
13:463rd & 8 at opp 39Tajh Boyd pass incomplete to Sammy Watkins.
13:464th & 8 at opp 39Dawson Zimmerman punt for 38 yards, downed at the Troy 1.
Troy Punt, 4 plays
12:431st & 10 at own 1Shawn Southward rush for 12 yards to the Troy 13, tackled by Corico Hawkins and Tony Steward for a 1ST down.
12:431st & 10 at own 13Shawn Southward rush for no gain to the Troy 13, tackled by Andre Branch and Corico Hawkins.
12:432nd & 10 at own 13TROY penalty 5 yard false start on N/A accepted.
12:432nd & 15 at own 8Shawn Southward rush for 7 yards to the Troy 15, tackled by Andre Branch and Tony Steward.
12:433rd & 8 at own 15Chris Anderson rush for 2 yards to the Troy 17, tackled by Malliciah Goodman and Tyler Shatley.
12:434th & 6 at own 17Will Goggans punt for 39 yards, downed at the Clem 44.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
10:281st & 10 at own 44Andre Ellington rush for 3 yards to the Clem 47, tackled by Kyle Lucas.
10:282nd & 7 at own 47Andre Ellington rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 46, tackled by John Robles.
10:283rd & 8 at own 46Tajh Boyd pass incomplete to N/A, hurried by Tony Gillespie.
10:284th & 8 at own 46Dawson Zimmerman punt for 41 yards, fair catch by Brandon Kent at the Troy 13.
Troy Punt, 3 plays
9:261st & 10 at own 13Corey Robinson pass complete to Eric Thomas for 8 yards to the Troy 21, tackled by Coty Sensabaugh.
9:262nd & 2 at own 21Chris Anderson rush for no gain to the Troy 21, tackled by Andre Branch and DeShawn Williams.
9:263rd & 2 at own 21B.J. Chitty rush for no gain to the Troy 21, tackled by Jonathan Willard.
9:264th & 2 at own 21Will Goggans punt for 41 yards, downed at the Clem 38.
Clemson Interception, 3 plays
9:261st & 10 at own 38Tajh Boyd rush for a loss of 5 yards to the Clem 33.
7:122nd & 15 at own 33Tajh Boyd pass complete to DeAndre Hopkins for 7 yards to the Clem 40, tackled by John Robles.
7:123rd & 8 at own 40Tajh Boyd pass intercepted by Barry Valcin at the Troy 42, returned for 50 yards to the Clem 8, tackled by Jaron Brown.
Troy Field goal, 4 plays
7:121st & goal at opp 8Chris Anderson rush for 2 yards to the Clem 6, tackled by Andre Branch and Brandon Thompson.
5:472nd & goal at opp 6D.J. Taylor rush for 2 yards to the Clem 4, tackled by Jonathan Willard and Malliciah Goodman.
5:473rd & goal at opp 4Corey Robinson pass incomplete to B.J. Chitty, hurried by Malliciah Goodman.
4:204th & goal at opp 4Michael Taylor 21 yard field goal GOOD.Clemson 13, Troy 9
4:20Michael Taylor kickoff for 69 yards returned by Mike Bellamy, tackled by Ethan Davis for 13 yards to the Clem 14, tackled by Ethan Davis.
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
4:201st & 10 at own 14Tajh Boyd pass complete to Sammy Watkins for 8 yards to the Clem 22, tackled by LaDarrius Madden.
4:152nd & 2 at own 22Andre Ellington rush for no gain to the Clem 22, tackled by Emanuel Dudley.
4:153rd & 2 at own 22Tajh Boyd pass complete to Jaron Brown for no gain to the Clem 22, tackled by Ethan Davis and Camren Hudson.
4:154th & 2 at own 22Dawson Zimmerman punt for 39 yards, fair catch by Justin Albert at the Troy 39.
Troy Touchdown pass, 5 plays
2:271st & 10 at own 39Corey Robinson pass complete to Jaquon Robinson for 21 yards to the Clem 40, tackled by Jonathan Meeks for a 1ST down.
2:271st & 10 at opp 40Corey Robinson pass complete to Shawn Southward for 16 yards to the Clem 24, tackled by Rashard Hall for a 1ST down.
2:271st & 10 at opp 24Chandler Worthy rush for 5 yards to the Clem 19, tackled by Xavier Brewer.
2:272nd & 5 at opp 19Corey Robinson pass complete to Gavin Ellis for 8 yards to the Clem 11, tackled by Jonathan Willard for a 1ST down.
2:271st & 10 at opp 11TROY penalty 5 yard false start accepted, no play.
0:561st & 15 at opp 16Timeout TROY, clock 00:56.
0:511st & 15 at opp 16Corey Robinson pass complete to Eric Thomas for 16 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Troy 15, Clemson 13
0:51Michael Taylor extra point GOOD.Troy 16, Clemson 13
0:51Michael Taylor kickoff for 60 yards returned by Mike Bellamy, tackled by Angelo Hadley and Stanley Arukwe for 6 yards to the Clem 16, tackled by Angelo Hadley and Stanley Arukwe.
Clemson End of half, 3 plays
0:511st & 10 at own 16Tajh Boyd sacked by Tony Gillespie for a loss of 2 yards to the Clem 14.
0:462nd & 12 at own 14Tajh Boyd pass complete to DeAndre Hopkins for 13 yards to the Clem 27, tackled by Ethan Davis for a 1ST down.
0:461st & 10 at own 27Andre Ellington rush for 7 yards to the Clem 34, tackled by Brynden Trawick.
Q3 15:00Spencer Benton kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
3rd quarter8 drives, then Clemson 26, Troy 16
Troy Punt, 7 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 20Corey Robinson pass complete to Justin Albert for 10 yards to the Troy 30, tackled by Rashard Hall for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 30Chris Anderson rush for 4 yards to the Troy 34, tackled by Jonathan Meeks and Darius Robinson.
15:002nd & 6 at own 34Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Chandler Worthy, hurried by Rennie Moore.
15:003rd & 6 at own 34Corey Robinson pass complete to Stanley Arukwe for 6 yards to the Troy 40, tackled by Rashard Hall for a 1ST down.
15:001st & 10 at own 40Shawn Southward rush for 4 yards to the Troy 44, tackled by Coty Sensabaugh and Xavier Brewer.
15:002nd & 6 at own 44Corey Robinson rush for 5 yards to the Troy 49, tackled by Carlton Lewis.
15:003rd & 1 at own 49TROY penalty 5 yard false start accepted.
12:293rd & 6 at own 44Timeout TROY, clock 12:29.
12:293rd & 6 at own 44Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Shawn Southward, hurried by Malliciah Goodman.
12:294th & 6 at own 44Will Goggans punt for 41 yards, returned by DeAndre Hopkins for 5 yards to the Clem 20, tackled by Jacoby Thomas.
Clemson Punt, 4 plays
12:131st & 10 at own 20Sammy Watkins rush for 14 yards to the Clem 34, tackled by Brynden Trawick for a 1ST down.
12:131st & 10 at own 34Tajh Boyd pass incomplete to DeAndre Hopkins, hurried by John Robles.
12:132nd & 10 at own 34Tajh Boyd sacked by Kanorris Davis for a loss of 4 yards to the Clem 30.
12:133rd & 14 at own 30Tajh Boyd pass incomplete to Dwayne Allen, broken up by Camren Hudson.
12:134th & 14 at own 30Dawson Zimmerman punt for 40 yards, returned by Justin Albert for 6 yards to the Troy 36, tackled by Spencer Shuey and Coty Sensabaugh.
Troy Punt, 6 plays
12:131st & 10 at own 36Shawn Southward rush for 7 yards to the Troy 43, tackled by Jonathan Willard.
11:022nd & 3 at own 43Corey Robinson pass complete to Corey Johnson for 2 yards to the Troy 45, tackled by Grady Jarrett.
11:023rd & 1 at own 45Shawn Southward rush for 4 yards to the Troy 49, tackled by Stephone Anthony and Tyler Shatley for a 1ST down.
11:021st & 10 at own 49Corey Robinson pass complete to Shawn Southward for 3 yards to the Clem 48, tackled by Stephone Anthony.
11:022nd & 7 at opp 48Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Chris Anderson.
11:023rd & 7 at opp 48Corey Robinson pass incomplete to B.J. Chitty, broken up by Carlton Lewis.
11:024th & 7 at opp 48Will Goggans punt for 48 yards for a touchback.
Clemson Touchdown pass, 5 plays
11:021st & 10 at own 20Andre Ellington rush for 4 yards to the Clem 24, tackled by Ethan Davis and Brannon Bryan.
11:022nd & 6 at own 24Tajh Boyd pass complete to Jaron Brown for 19 yards to the Clem 43, tackled by Brynden Trawick and John Robles for a 1ST down.
8:521st & 10 at own 43Andre Ellington rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Clem 41, tackled by Jonathan Massaquoi.
8:522nd & 12 at own 41Andre Ellington rush for 5 yards to the Clem 46, tackled by Barry Valcin.
7:013rd & 7 at own 46Tajh Boyd pass complete to Dwayne Allen for 54 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 20, Troy 16
7:01Chandler Catanzaro extra point GOOD.
7:01Spencer Benton kickoff for 70 yards returned by Corey Johnson, tackled by Spencer Benton for 27 yards to the Troy 27, tackled by Spencer Benton.
Troy Punt, 6 plays
7:011st & 10 at own 27Corey Robinson pass complete to Justin Albert for 11 yards to the Troy 38, tackled by Jonathan Meeks for a 1ST down.
6:561st & 10 at own 38Chris Anderson rush for 7 yards to the Troy 45, tackled by Coty Sensabaugh.
6:562nd & 3 at own 45Corey Robinson pass complete to D.J. Taylor for 4 yards to the Troy 49, tackled by Corico Hawkins and Jonathan Meeks for a 1ST down.
5:011st & 10 at own 49Corey Robinson pass complete to Corey Johnson for no gain, lateral to Justin Albert for no gain, to the Troy 49, tackled by Brandon Thompson.
6:562nd & 11 at own 48Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Sam Haskins, broken up by Jonathan Meeks.
6:563rd & 11 at own 48Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Gavin Ellis, broken up by Xavier Brewer.
6:564th & 11 at own 48Will Goggans punt for 52 yards for a touchback.
Clemson Touchdown pass, 11 plays
5:011st & 10 at own 20Tajh Boyd rush for 2 yards to the Clem 22, tackled by Brannon Bryan and Bryan Willis.
5:012nd & 8 at own 22Tajh Boyd pass complete to Sammy Watkins for 3 yards to the Clem 25, tackled by Bryan Willis and LaDarrius Madden.
5:013rd & 5 at own 25Tajh Boyd pass complete to Sammy Watkins for 14 yards to the Clem 39 for a 1ST down.
5:011st & 10 at own 39Tajh Boyd pass complete to DeAndre Hopkins for 6 yards to the Clem 45, tackled by Brynden Trawick.
5:012nd & 4 at own 45Tajh Boyd pass complete to Brandon Ford for 4 yards to the Clem 49, tackled by Ethan Davis for a 1ST down.
5:011st & 10 at own 49Tajh Boyd rush for a loss of 4 yards to the Clem 45.
5:012nd & 14 at own 45Tajh Boyd pass complete to DeAndre Hopkins for no gain to the Clem 45, tackled by Brannon Bryan.
5:013rd & 14 at own 45Andre Ellington rush for 35 yards to the Troy 20 for a 1ST down.
5:011st & 10 at opp 20Tajh Boyd pass complete to DeAndre Hopkins for 11 yards to the Troy 9, tackled by Ethan Davis for a 1ST down.
5:011st & goal at opp 9Andre Ellington rush for 2 yards to the Troy 7, tackled by Jacoby Thomas.
0:302nd & goal at opp 7Tajh Boyd pass complete to Jaron Brown for 7 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 26, Troy 16
0:30Chandler Catanzaro extra point MISSED.
Troy Field goal, 11 plays
0:304th & 58 at own 7Brynden Trawick pass complete to Michael Taylor for a loss of 7 yards to the Troy 0.
0:30Chandler Catanzaro extra point MISSED.
0:30Spencer Benton kickoff for 70 yards returned by Corey Johnson, tackled by Spencer Shuey for 17 yards to the Troy 17, tackled by Spencer Shuey.
Troy Turnover on downs, 6 plays
0:261st & 10 at own 17Corey Robinson pass complete to Shawn Southward for 3 yards to the Troy 10, tackled by Bashaud Breeland, TROY penalty 10 yard holding accepted.
0:261st & 17 at own 10D.J. Taylor rush for 56 yards to the Clem 34, tackled by Jonathan Meeks for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 34Corey Robinson pass complete to Justin Albert for 9 yards to the Clem 25, tackled by Jonathan Willard.
Q4 15:002nd & 1 at opp 25Chris Anderson rush for 8 yards to the Clem 17, tackled by Jonathan Willard for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & 10 at opp 17Shawn Southward rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Clem 19, tackled by Andre Branch.
Q4 15:002nd & 12 at opp 19Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Shawn Southward, broken up by Stephone Anthony.
Q4 15:003rd & 12 at opp 19Corey Robinson pass complete to Shawn Southward for 13 yards to the Clem 6, tackled by Jonathan Willard for a 1ST down.
Q4 15:001st & goal at opp 6D.J. Taylor rush for 2 yards to the Clem 4, tackled by Jonathan Willard and Jonathan Meeks.
4th quarter9 drives, then Clemson 43, Troy 19
Troy Field goal, 11 plays
15:002nd & goal at opp 4Justin Albert rush for 3 yards to the Clem 1, tackled by Quandon Christian.
15:003rd & goal at opp 1Shawn Southward rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Clem 3, tackled by Quandon Christian.
11:204th & goal at opp 3Michael Taylor 20 yard field goal GOOD.Clemson 26, Troy 19
11:20Michael Taylor kickoff for 67 yards returned by Andre Ellington, tackled by Stanley Arukwe for 22 yards to the Clem 25, tackled by Stanley Arukwe.
Clemson Touchdown run, 1 play
11:021st & 10 at own 25Mike Bellamy rush for 75 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 32, Troy 19
11:02Chandler Catanzaro extra point GOOD.Clemson 33, Troy 19
11:02Spencer Benton kickoff for 70 yards returned by Corey Johnson, tackled by Robert Smith for 15 yards to the Troy 8, tackled by Robert Smith, TROY penalty 7 yard illegal block accepted.
Troy Turnover on downs, 6 plays
10:551st & 10 at own 8TROY penalty 4 yard delay of game accepted.
10:551st & 14 at own 4Shawn Southward rush for 4 yards to the Troy 8, tackled by Brandon Thompson and Corico Hawkins.
10:552nd & 10 at own 8Corey Robinson pass complete to B.J. Chitty for 44 yards to the Clem 48, tackled by Xavier Brewer for a 1ST down.
10:551st & 10 at opp 48Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Sam Haskins.
10:552nd & 10 at opp 48Corey Robinson pass complete to Justin Albert for 5 yards to the Clem 43, tackled by Corico Hawkins and Xavier Brewer.
10:553rd & 5 at opp 43Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Chandler Worthy.
10:554th & 5 at opp 43Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Shawn Southward, hurried by Malliciah Goodman, TROY penalty holding declined.
Clemson Turnover on downs, 6 plays
9:271st & 10 at own 43Tajh Boyd pass complete to Andre Ellington for a loss of 1 yard to the Clem 42, tackled by Xavier Lamb.
9:272nd & 11 at own 42Tajh Boyd pass complete to Martavis Bryant for 54 yards to the Troy 4, tackled by Brynden Trawick for a 1ST down.
9:271st & goal at opp 4Andre Ellington rush for 2 yards to the Troy 2, tackled by Barry Valcin and Jimmie Anderson.
9:272nd & goal at opp 2Tajh Boyd pass incomplete to Chad Diehl, hurried by Jonathan Massaquoi.
9:273rd & goal at opp 2Tajh Boyd rush for 1 yard to the Troy 1, tackled by Jonathan Massaquoi and Kyle Lucas.
9:274th & goal at opp 1Tajh Boyd rush for no gain to the Troy 1, tackled by John Robles and Xavier Lamb.
Troy Punt, 3 plays
7:261st & 10 at own 1Corey Robinson pass incomplete to B.J. Chitty.
7:262nd & 10 at own 1D.J. Taylor rush for 1 yard to the Troy 2, tackled by Andre Branch and Tavaris Barnes.
7:263rd & 9 at own 2Corey Robinson pass incomplete to Stanley Arukwe.
7:264th & 9 at own 2Will Goggans punt for 40 yards, fair catch by DeAndre Hopkins at the Troy 27, TROY penalty 15 yard personal foul accepted.
Clemson Field goal, 4 plays
7:261st & 10 at opp 27Tajh Boyd pass incomplete to Sammy Watkins.
6:202nd & 10 at opp 27Andre Ellington rush for no gain to the Troy 27, tackled by Angelo Hadley and John Robles.
6:203rd & 10 at opp 27CLEMSON penalty 5 yard false start on Phillip Price accepted.
6:203rd & 15 at opp 32Tajh Boyd pass complete to Andre Ellington for 4 yards to the Troy 28, tackled by Brynden Trawick.
4:444th & 11 at opp 28Chandler Catanzaro 45 yard field goal GOOD.Clemson 36, Troy 19
4:44Spencer Benton kickoff for 68 yards returned by Corey Johnson, tackled by Justin Parker for 21 yards to the Troy 23, tackled by Justin Parker.
Troy Interception, 2 plays
4:441st & 10 at own 23Shawn Southward rush for 3 yards to the Troy 26, tackled by Corey Crawford and Robert Smith.
4:382nd & 7 at own 26Corey Robinson pass intercepted by Robert Smith at the Troy 42, returned for no gain to the Troy 42.
Clemson Touchdown run, 7 plays
4:051st & 10 at opp 42Mike Bellamy rush for 4 yards to the Troy 38, tackled by Brandon Boudreaux.
4:052nd & 6 at opp 38Mike Bellamy rush for 2 yards to the Troy 36, tackled by Brynden Trawick.
4:053rd & 4 at opp 36Cole Stoudt pass complete to Adam Humphries for 7 yards to the Troy 29, tackled by Jimmie Anderson for a 1ST down.
4:051st & 10 at opp 29D.J. Howard rush for 21 yards to the Troy 8, tackled by Brynden Trawick for a 1ST down.
4:051st & goal at opp 8D.J. Howard rush for 5 yards to the Troy 3, tackled by Camren Hudson.
4:052nd & goal at opp 3D.J. Howard rush for 2 yards to the Troy 1, tackled by Xavier Lamb.
1:263rd & goal at opp 1D.J. Howard rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Clemson 42, Troy 19
1:26Chandler Catanzaro extra point GOOD.Clemson 43, Troy 19
1:261st & 0 at own 30CLEMSON penalty 0 yard offside off-setting accepted, TROY penalty 0 yard illegal block off-setting, NO PLAY. accepted, no play.
1:26Spencer Benton kickoff for 70 yards for a touchback.
Troy Result not recorded, 3 plays
1:191st & 10 at own 20Brian Exley rush for 7 yards to the Troy 27, tackled by Martin Jenkins.
1:192nd & 3 at own 27Brian Exley rush for 5 yards to the Troy 32, tackled by Kourtnei Brown for a 1ST down.
1:191st & 10 at own 32Brian Exley rush for 2 yards to the Troy 34, tackled by Darius Robinson.

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