Travis Etienne Named ACC Rookie of the Week

Travis Etienne was named ACC Rookie of the Week following his performance against Boston College. The Jennings, Louisiana native came through for the Tigers in a big way on Saturday.

Etienne had nine rushes for 113 yards and two scores, both in the fourth quarter, to key Clemson’s 27-point final period in a 34-7 win over visiting Boston College. The score was tied 7-7 when Etienne took over. He scored on a 50-yard run with 5:41 left, then on a 10-yard run in the final minute to put the close game on ice. Etienne averaged 12.6 yards per rush and was named the winner of the Leather Helmet Award, which goes to the MVP of the Clemson vs. Boston College game. He is the first freshman to win the award.