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FINAL: Clemson 31, No. 12 Notre Dame 23

November 4, 2023
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GAME DAY: No. 12 NOTRE DAME at CLEMSON

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Notre Dame has visited Memorial Stadium only twice, first in 1977 and again in 2015. The Irish's 2015 visit ranks among the most memorable contests in the facility's history, as 12th-ranked Clemson defeated sixth-ranked Notre Dame in ESPN College GameDay's featured contest. Amid a torrential downpour from the remnants of Hurricane Joaquin, Clemson jumped out to a 21-3 third quarter lead. The Tigers withstood a furious Notre Dame rally and snuffed out a Notre Dame two-point conversion attempt with seven seconds remaining to hold on to a 24-22 victory that spawned Head Coach Dabo Swinney's famous "Bring Your Own Guts" postgame comments.

One of the bright lights of an otherwise disappointing two-week span for Clemson has been the emerging productivity of its tight ends. Against Miami (Fla.) two weeks ago, Jake Briningstool set the Clemson tight-end record with 126 yards while posting the first multitouchdown game of his career. Last week at NC State, he added a career-high eight receptions, and his 93 yards combined with Sage Ennis' 28-yard reception gave the tight end group 121 yards against the Wolfpack. Clemson's last two games rank No. 1 and 3, respectively, for the most receiving yards by tight ends in single games during Swinney's tenure.

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FINAL: Clemson 31, No. 12 Notre Dame 23

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Welcome everyone! Hope you enjoy today's game-- check out our prediction and keys to the game here: https://clemsonsportstalk.com/s/9927/keys-to-victory-clemson-vs-notre-dame
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Good afternoon everyone! We are about to get going between Clemson and ND. More updates to come!
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The 43-yard field goal attempt on Note Dame's opening possession is good. Clemson's defensive line got pushed around on that first drive but they bow up inside their own territory. Tiger football next.

Notre Dame 3, Clemson 0, 10:36 1Q
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The Tigers caught a break holding ND to just three on the opening drive.
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Troy Stellato tried to adjust to the ball thrown by Cade Klubnik but it is incomplete on the shot play. Tigers punt and Irish have the ball back.

9:16 1Q | Notre Dame 3, Clemson 0
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Back-to-back positive plays for the Tigers defensively. Demonte Capehart stuffs the run and then Jeremiah Trotter comes on the blitz to force an Irish punt. Hamp Greene gets a decent return for the Tigers as they will start the next series near midfield.

7:04 1Q | Notre Dame 3, Clemson 0
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Trotter comes up big on third down! The sack is cool - but the celebration might be cooler.

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Phil Mafah explodes for a 41-yard TD run, showing off his speed in the process. Tigers are on the board for the first time this afternoon.

6:57 1Q | Clemson 7, Notre Dame 3
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Both teams trade punts on the last two series and the fumble on the punt is recovered by Clemson.

Tigers are in business inside the 30.
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Timeout Clemson. They have it 2nd and goal, trying to make it a two-possession game.
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It appeared that Cade Klubnik connected with Jake Briningstool for the score but the ball was knocked free at the last second. Clemson will settle for three here.
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21-yard field goal by Jonathan Weitz is good. Clemson gets points off the turnover.

2:08 1Q | Clemson 10, Notre Dame 3
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One of Clemson's finest is back in town:

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END 1Q | Clemson 10, Notre Dame 3

Irish are inside Clemson territory thanks to a 38-yard QB run from Sam Hartman.
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13:34 2Q | Clemson 10, Notre Dame 6

The 30-yard field goal attempt by Spencer Shrader is good. Tigers with the ball now.
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Timeout for an injury to Sage Ennis after the completion from Klubnik. Tigers are on the move with a 10-6 lead.
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Cade Klubnik hooks up with Tyler Brown on the slant for a 6-yard TD reception. A great route by Brown to wrap up a solid 9-play, 75-yard drive for Clemson.

9:11 2Q | Clemson 17, Notre Dame 6
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Anyone have this start on their BINGO card?

Wow-- Death Valley is rocking now!
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Jeremiah Trotter pick six. Touchdown Clemson. Wow.

I did not see this coming.

8:33 2Q | Clemson 24, Notre Dame 6
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The Valley is rocking today….

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Remember when Dabo went on his rant back in 2011 after losing to South Carolina about the real USC before dominating Virginia Tech in the ACC Title? Clemson had lost two straight, including a blowout loss to NC State.

Today has that same feel. Exact same script.
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1:32 2Q | Clemson 24, Notre Dame 9

Irish are forced to kick another field goal after driving down inside the red zone. Tigers will look to get more points before the half here.
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HALF | Clemson 24, Notre Dame 9

Tigers making a statement here in the first half, holding the Irish to three field goals and forcing two turnovers in the first half. Still a long way to go but you've got to be happy with what you've seen from Dabo Swinney's group thus far.
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A low snap for Klubnik and deflection leads to an interception by Xavier Watts from Notre Dame.

Irish immediately take advantage with a short Estime TD run at the goal and they are back in the game.

13:57 3Q | Clemson 24, Notre Dame 16
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Great response from Clemson, capped off with a 1-yard Phil Mafah TD run on third and goal.

That was a 11-play, 75-yard drive taking up close to 6 minutes.

8:08 3Q.| Clemson 31, Notre Dame 16
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Clemson's defense had some big issues stopping the run on the last series. Sam Hartman scrambles for a 26-yard scamper and it's back to a one score game in Death Valley. Back and forth we go.

6:05 3Q | Clemson 31, Notre Dame 23
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Both teams trade punts on the last few series. Clemson is getting the ball back near midfield up 8.
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Irish with some twists up front and gets the sack of Klubnik. Clemson goes 3-and-out.

:48 3Q | Clemson 31, Notre Dame 23
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END 3Q | Clemson 31, Notre Dame 23

Can Clemson finish off the Irish and get the best win of the 2023 season? We're about to find out.
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Strap in everyone…

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9:34 4Q | Clemson 31, Notre Dame 23

Jeremiah Trotter with a huge sack of Sam Hartman after Khalil Barnes nearly had an interception. Clemson ball next.
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Notre Dame is running out of time with under 2 and a half minutes. Clemson's defense has been lights out in the second half.
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Payton Page brings the pressure and Sam Hartman is picked off. Clemson can ice the game here with a first down with 1:58 left, up 31-23.
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Phil Mafah fumbles the ball and the Irish recover. New life for Notre Dame with 1:40 remaining trailing by 8.
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Xavier Thomas forces the pressure on Hartman and the ball falls incomplete for Notre Dame on 4th down.

Tigers are trying to run the clock out now with 54 seconds to play, leading 31-23.
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