Fresh Start: True freshmen shine as No. 2 Clemson defeats Furman to open 2018

CLEMSON -- Saturday afternoon was just the beginning.

The beginning of a new season, a quarterback battle going public, and the careers of some of the highest anticipated freshmen in program history.

The 48-7 final score of No. 2 Clemson’s season-opening win over Furman was merely an afterthought by the time the third quarter came around. After a long season with a bitter taste in their mouths, Clemson fans were eager to get a breath of fresh air.