Clemson returned to the win column Saturday afternoon with a convincing 37-0 shutout of Charleston Southern at Memorial Stadium, giving the Tigers a much-needed victory coming out of their bye week.
The Tigers controlled the afternoon on Military Appreciation Day, delivering their first shutout of the season as they look to build momentum heading into the second half of their schedule.
Following the victory, several Clemson players met with the media to discuss the performance, the team's progress and what comes next.
Watch their postgame interviews below.
Kylon Griffin
Griffin celebrated his special teams touchdown, praised Rich Bisaccia's impact on the unit and reflected on Clemson's shutout performance.
Max Wilson
Wilson reflected on fulfilling a childhood dream of playing for Clemson, making the most of his second-half opportunities and gaining confidence after breaking off a big run.
Vic Burley
Burley recorded the first sack of his Clemson career in Saturday's shutout, a milestone four years in the making. The defensive lineman also reflected on his suspension earlier this season, thanking Dabo Swinney and his teammates for giving him another opportunity. Burley said the experience gave him a renewed appreciation for football and emphasized that the Tigers expect to dominate over the final six weeks of the season.
Elyjah Thurmon
Thurmon reflected on the emotional experience of carrying the American flag down the Hill on Military Appreciation Day, honoring his parents' Army service while celebrating his return to the field.
Chris Johnson Jr.
Johnson celebrated his first Clemson touchdown and praised the offensive line's performance, calling Saturday's outing the offense's best game of the season.
