Clemson’s first half against SMU was about as rough as it gets for an offense that had been trending upward. The Tigers couldn’t find a rhythm, couldn’t move the chains, and couldn’t protect their quarterback.
Freshman Brayden Jacobs stood at the podium for the first time this week, reflecting on his growth after playing a career-high 65 snaps in Clemson’s 41–10 win over Boston College.
Clemson's invincibility at home has not only been challenged in recent contests, it's been obliterated. Can the Tigers and Dabo Swinney get back on track this weekend against SMU?
Clemson’s seniors combined for 47 of the 57 points in the victory, which pushes the third-seeded Tigers into the ACC Tournament semifinals for the 15th time in program history and fourth under Head Coach Brad Brownell.
The streamers were still falling, and the roar of the crowd at Bank of America Stadium had only just begun to quiet when Cade Klubnik took a moment to reflect on the improbable journey that brought Clemson to this point.