Ahmaad Harris’ brain cramp directly led to a Clemson touchdown.
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This is not the correct football play to make.
Backup quarterback Nick Schuessler entered the game in the first quarter after the Tigers jumped out to a 21-0 lead and threw a 45-yard touchdown pass to Diondre Overton. Trevion Thompson also hauled in his first career touchdown in the third quarter on a seven-yard strike from Kelly Bryant. “It just breaks my heart”, Swinney said.
Ray-Ray McCloud was Clemson’s leading receiver with four catches for 60 yards and two touchdowns, while Mike Williams caught four balls for 47 yards.
I know that when we get into conference play, Mike Williams or Artavis Scott will likely end up the leader in those categories, but you have to respect Ray Ray. It was caught in the air and returned for a touchdown.
Freshman Tavien Feaster led the Tigers’ rushing attack with 83 yards on 12 carries, including a 3-yard touchdown run. York has thrown for 271 yards, two TDs and an interception this season.
Clemson’s 59-0 victory over Football Championship Subdivision program South Carolina State on Saturday marked the latest college football game to be shortened due to a lack of competitiveness.
Even Huegel felt swayed by the need to improve his play, pounding all five of his first-quarter kickoffs into the end zone.
Watson played just one full series in the second quarter, throwing a 36-yard touchdown pass to Ray Ray McCloud before exiting for good. The Tigers finished with 18 more first downs than the Bulldogs (27-9).
Clemson QB Deshaun Watson against South Carolina State’s defense. The Tigers protected the ball, didn’t drop passes and averaged more than 5 yards per carry.
Clemson had most of its starters and even some second-string players out of the game by halftime.
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A strong win over the Bulldogs should galvanize what has been a stagnant Tigers offense for Clemson in the early part of 2016.
