The No. 17 Clemson Tigers (3-1, 1st ACC) faced conference foes, the Florida State Seminoles (1-4, 14th), on Saturday at Doak S. Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida. Cade Klubnik was the starting quarterback for the Tigers. Meanwhile, for the Seminoles, Brock Glenn was under center to take snaps.
The Tigers entered this game as a 16.5-point favorite even on the road. They lived up to those odds as they went on to win the game 29-13.
Clemson vs FSU: Box score
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Clemson vs Florida State Game Summary
The Clemson Tigers' early offensive burst made sure they had their eyes set in right from the start. Efficiency was the key for them and not to mention a strong defensive line that most of the time hurried Brock Glenn.
1st Quarter:
Clemson started strong with three consecutive scoring drives:
6:33: N. Hauser kicked a 26-yard field goal after a 12-play, 66-yard drive to put Clemson on the board first.
3:20: C. Klubnik connected with A. Williams for a 57-yard TD pass (N. Hauser Kick), completing a quick 2-play, 58-yard drive.
0:02: C. Klubnik found T. Moore for a 23-yard TD pass (N. Hauser Kick) to finish off a 4-play, 50-yard drive.
Score at the end of the 1st quarter: Clemson 17, Florida State 0
2nd Quarter:
Florida State responded early in the second quarter:
11:11: B. Glenn threw a 13-yard TD pass to A. Williams (R. Fitzgerald Kick) to finish an 8-play, 75-yard drive.
Clemson extended their lead with two field goals before halftime:
1:51: N. Hauser hit a 38-yard field goal after a 9-play, 51-yard drive.
0:00: N. Hauser kicked a 25-yard field goal as time expired, ending a 12-play, 77-yard drive.
Halftime Score: Clemson 23, Florida State 7
3rd Quarter:
No points scored by either team
4th Quarter:
Florida State narrowed the gap with a touchdown:
9:36: Ja'Khi Douglas caught a 12-yard TD pass from Brock Glenn, completing a 15-play, 74-yard drive. The two-point pass conversion attempt failed.
Clemson responded with two more field goals to seal the win:
6:38: Nolan Hauser kicked a 31-yard FG after a quick 5-play, 61-yard drive.
1:54: Hauser added a 24-yard FG to cap an 8-play, 48-yard drive.
Final Score: Clemson 29, Florida State 13
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