OFFICIAL GAME THREAD: CLEMSON vs. Florida State

CUTrevor 2025-11-08 12:45:38


This is the first Clemson/FSU game in forever that hasn't been of major import either in the ACC or nationally, but it's still a rivalry and bragging rights are on the line! Not to mention a bowl game for both schools. And although the Noles are having a bad season, don't forget that they blew out Alabama in the opener, and they are coming off an impressive blowout win over Wake. The Tigers will have to paly much better defensively than they did last week, or it will be yet another home loss. Incidentally, and amazingly, the Tigers haven't beaten a Power Four team at home in over a year!

I will be happy if the Tigers hold the Noles to 200 rush yards tonight, especially after last week! FSU is No.1 in total offense, No.7 in scoring offense and No.8 in rushing offense. That is scary, given what the Tigers' defense did last week against Duke.

Gonna be a chilly but clear night in Death Valley tonight. Sadler and Burley are listed as probable, so the Tigers are in good shape from an availability standpoint.

Chris Hamby and I will have live coverage from Death Valley right here!




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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 17:28:39


The Walk of Champions! I'll have video posted shortly!





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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:03:39


The Most Exciting 25 Seconds in College Football! I'll have video posted shortly!







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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:04:08


Captains tonight are Cade, Randall, Woodaz and Denhoff.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:04:47


Noles win the toss and defer. Tigers will have the ball first!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:06:57


Toss sweep to Randall goes for 12 yards on the first play!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:07:29


End around to Antonio goes for about 4.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:08:21


Ugh bad pass by Cade on a slant to Tristan. 3rd and 6 coming up.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:09:18


Ugh Antonio comes up a yard short. Tigers going for it on 4th and one at their 46!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:09:34


Cade converts on a QB sneak!

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 18:09:47

Love the aggressive play calling on that 4th down call. Dabo sending a message early

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:10:23


Complete to Patt-Henry to the 27!

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 18:10:37

This place is as loud and as electric as I have ever heard it!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:10:37


Randall runs for 4 more.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:11:48


3rd and 3 coming up!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:12:05


Randall runs for the first down!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:12:40


Completion to Tristan makes it 1st and goal at the 3!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:14:16


Ugh pass to Moore is broken up, and Randall is tackled for a loss. 3rd and goal from the 5.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:14:31


TD CADE!!! QB SNEAK!




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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:16:13


FAKE!!! Clay Swinney scores a 2-point conversion!




TIGERS LEAD 8-0 IN 1ST.


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Thexoach 2025-11-08 18:16:39

Klubnik with the QB keeper and it is a 


75 yard 6:35 13 play drive with a Clay Swinney Fake Field Goal Conversion

Clemson 8
FSU 0

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:20:58


Completion to Duce Robinson for a first down, but big 3rd and 8 coming up!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:22:00


Tigers force a punt!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:25:21


Gideon runs for 7 yards on his first touch!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:26:06


Ugh Gideon tackled for a loss this time. 3rd and 4 coming up.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:26:38


Ugh miscommunication with Tristan. Tigers go 3 and out.

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 18:27:33

UGGHHHHH off the side of the foot punt there. Short field for FSU

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:27:40


Good grief Smith shanks the punt, and Noles take over at the Tigers' 35.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:29:08


Big 3rd and 9 coming up!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:29:43


Good grief Castellanos scrambles for a big gain to the 10. Nobody spying him!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:30:30


FUMBLE!!!

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 18:31:23

Turnover. Tigers recover 1st and 10. with 3:27 to play first quarter

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:31:42


Noles botched the mesh, and Tigers recover! They take over at their 11.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:34:32


Gideon runs for 2 yards on first down.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:35:47


Good grief Tristan Leigh fell down, and Cade got clobbered for a big loss. Lucky he didn't get hurt or give up a fumble touchdown there!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:36:02


Ugh Tigers go 3 and out again.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:36:23


Better punt by Smith this time to the Noles' 43.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:37:39


Big 3rd and 3 coming up!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:38:20


Incomplete! They targeted Duce again with Hampton in coverage. Tigers force a 3 and out!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:38:50


Tigers will take over at their 10 again.

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 18:40:52

First Quarter Stats


Clemson
Rush Yards 34
Pass yards 50
Total Yards 84
First Downs 5
Turnovers 0
Time of Possession 10:08

Florida State
Rush Yards 30
Pass Yards 19
Total Yards 49
First Downs 2
Turnovers 1
Time of Possession 4:41

End Of First Quarter
Clemson 8
Florida State 0


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Thexoach 2025-11-08 18:44:03

Klubnik on the QB keeper for an 8 yard gain

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 18:44:51

Klubnik scrambles and is tackled. Had a guy open and didn't turn it loose and the Tigers will punt

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:45:40


Ugh Tigers go 3 and out. Noles will take over at their 31.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:46:31


Big 3rd and 7 coming up!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:47:25


Noles going for it on 4th and one at their own 39!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:47:45


WHEW!!! Tigers catch a huge break! Should have been a TD on a busted coverage wheel route, but the back dropped it! Tigers take over at the Noles' 39.


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Thexoach 2025-11-08 18:48:11

FSU going for it on 4th down here. be careful not to get drawn offsides and they had a great play call and a automatic touchdown and the FSU receiver dropped the ball. Clemson takes over on downs

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:49:19


TD ANTONIO!!! On a flea-flicker! Noles had it covered well, and Cade had to avoid a sack, but Antonio made a great contested catch in the endzone.




TIGERS LEAD 15-0 IN 2ND.



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Thexoach 2025-11-08 18:49:47

Are you freaking kidding me, Antonio Williams went up and got that ball. Haven't seen that since the Justyn Ross, T Higgins days!

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 18:51:02

2 plays 41 yards Td drive and the Tigers are having fun tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:54:05


Pitch goes for 5 yards.


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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:54:24


Ugh Castellanos runs for a first down.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:55:14


Good grief another WIDE open receiver, but Castellanos over throws it. Should have been a TD!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:55:37


Big 3rd and 4 coming up!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:56:10


Another bad pass on a screen! Tigers force a punt!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 18:57:16


Good grief Noles' punt takes a crazy bounce at the one yard line and settles at the 4.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:00:23


Completion to Tristan makes it 2nd and 2.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:00:43


Gideon runs for a first down! Ball at the 19.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:02:10


Completion to Patt-Henry makes it 3rd and 3.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:04:24


Complete to Moore for a big play to midfield!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:05:54


Completion to Cole for another first down at the 39!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:06:16


Gideon runs for 4 more.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:06:54


Gideon runs for 5 more to make it 3rd and one.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:07:27


Gideon runs for a first down at the 27!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:08:43


Reverse to Gideon for 4 more yards.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:09:59


Ugh Cade could have run for a TD if he was 100 percent, but he tried to throw it to Bettancur in the endzone because of his ankle. 3rd and 5 coming up.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:11:00


Ugh incomplete. Tigers leave the offense on the field on 4th and 5, but they might be trying to draw them off.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:11:33


They don't draw Noles off, and Dabo calls timeout.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:11:55


Nolan out to attempt a field goal after the timeout.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:12:26


IT'S GOOD!!!




TIGERS LEAD 18-0 WITH 2:31 LEFT IN HALF.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:15:47


SACK WOODAZ!!! Loss of 3 yards on the QB keeper!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:16:06


That takes us to the 2 minute timeout.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:19:24


Complete to Duce to make it 3rd and 4.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:20:35


Good grief wide open receiver for a first down. Hampton was playing way too soft in zone coverage.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:21:07


Incomplete! Aevion almost jumped the route for an INT.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:21:23


Big 3rd and 10 coming up at midfield!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:22:13


Completion is short, but Noles will go for it on 4th and 2 at the 40 with 1:06 on the clock.


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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:24:45


Good grief Castellanos scrambles and gets loose for a huge run to the 14. BS penalty on the Tigers makes it first and goal at the 7.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:26:49


INT BARNES!!!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:27:26


Good grief they said his foot was out of bounds, but the replay here on the Dabo tron clearly showed his toe was in!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:27:41


Huge 3rd and goal coming up at the 7!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:29:55


Ugh Castellanos scrambles and makes a great pass on the run to the endzone for a diving TD.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:31:11


They are reviewing the TD. The ground clearly helped him trap the ball.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:32:37


:Lol another terrible call! First bad call robbed Tigers of an INT and the next one gave Noles an extra 4 points.




TIGERS LEAD 18-7 WITH 33 SECONDS LEFT IN HALF.

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 19:34:47

2nd Quarter Stats


Clemson
Rush Yards  73  
Pass Yards 135
Total Yards 208
First Downs 10
Turnovers  0
Time Of Possession 19:56

Florida State
Rush Yards 66
Pass Yards 75
Total Yards 141
First Downs 6
Turnovers 1
Time Of Possession 10:04

Halftime Score
Clemson 18
Florida State 7

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:34:52


That's the end of the half. Noles will get the ball first in the 3rd quarter.




TIGERS LEAD 18-7 AT THE HALF.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:44:51


Nuk Hopkins, Chester McGlockton and Tim Bourret go into the Clemson Hall of Fame! I'll have video in a bit!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:57:29


TFL WOODAZ!!! Nice open field tackle on a screen for a 7 yard loss!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:57:55


Ugh Duce is wide open for a big completion to the 45.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 19:59:11


Ugh run for another first down at Tigers' 44.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:00:06


Ugh Barnes almost with another INT, but it's caught at the 33.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:00:37


Good grief another first down run at the 20.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:01:06


PBU Gibson! Big 3rd and 8 coming up!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:01:27


SACK!!! Parker, Sammy and Aevion collapsed on him! Noles will attempt a short FG.

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 20:01:54

Finally the defense got to Castellanos

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:02:15


WIDE RIGHT!!! Lol Infamous words for FSU fans!

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 20:02:35

The defense bent but did not break on the opening drive to start the 2nd half by Florida State. 

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:06:51


Great back shoulder throw and catch by Moore at the 37!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:07:31


Complete to Antonio for a big gain to the 33!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:08:09


Screen to Randall for another first down at the 23!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:09:06


Cade dumps it off to Davidson for another first down at the 10!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:09:37


Ugh Cade is sacked. 2nd and goal at the 14.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:10:30


Big 3rd and goal coming up at the 10!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:10:58


Completion to Antonio to the 5. Hauser out to attempt a chip shot.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:11:38


IT'S GOOD!!!




TIGERS LEAD 21-7 IN 3RD.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:15:54


3rd and one coming up.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:16:45


Penalty makes it 3rd and 16!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:17:49


Refs blew a delay of game call, but Tigers force the punt anyway!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:18:29


Shanked punt! Tigers take over at midfield!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:22:53


Big 3rd and one coming up!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:23:30


Peter Woods comes in on 4th and one!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:23:55


Woods goes airborne and gets it! First down at the 39.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:24:33


Completion to Tristan for another first down at the 25!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:25:39


Ugh Cade blown up on an RPO. Made the wrong read. 2nd and 13.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:27:38


That's the end of the quarter. Tigers will have 3rd and 12.




TIGERS LEAD 21-7 HEADED TO THE 4TH.

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 20:30:42

End of 3rd Quarter Stats

Clemson
Rush Yards 88
Pass Yards 220
Total yards 308
First Downs 16
Turnovers 0
Time Of Possession 29:15

Florida State
Rush Yards 96
Pass Yards 107
Total Yards 203
First Downs 10
Turnovers 1
Time of Possession 15:45

End Of 3rd Quarter Score
Clemson 21
Florida State 7

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:31:32


Ugh short screen to Moore. Hauser out to attempt a 44-yarder.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:32:04


IT'S GOOD!!!



TIGERS LEAD 24-7 WITH 14:18 LEFT.

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 20:32:23

44 Yard Field Goal to start the 4th quarter and the Tigers extend their lead to 24-7

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:34:04


Jet sweep for a 15 yard gain on first down.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:34:20


Completion to Duce for 8 more yards.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:34:57


Big 3rd and 3 coming up!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:35:36


Ugh looked like they had the run stopped, but he bounced outside for a first down at the 39.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:36:08


Good grief McCloud almost had an INT, but the tipped pass went right to the receiver for 8 yards.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:36:22


False start makes it 2nd and 7.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:37:01


Sammy and Capehart get pressure and tackle the QB for no gain! 3rd and 7!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:37:41


Incomplete! Noles are going for it on 4th and 8!


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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:38:46


Good grief Noles bailed out by a PI call on Hampton. Another terrible call!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:40:13


Ugh completion for a first down at the 14. Fans are still booing that BS call.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:40:55


Offensive PI makes it 1st and 25. Too late for a makeup call!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:42:44


Personal foul on Noles! 2nd and 34 now!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:43:49


Ugh incredible diving catch makes it 4th and 24. Noles will attempt a 41-yarder.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:44:10


Kick is good.




TIGERS LEAD 24-10 WIHT 7:37 LEFT.

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 20:45:17

7:37 to play 4th quarter


Clemson 24
Florida State 10

You get the feeling the game is actually more lopsided than what the score indicates

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:47:17


Noles pooch the kickoff, and Tigers will take over at their 35!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:48:56


Randall runs for 4 yards to make it 3rd and 5. Need to put it away right here!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:49:38


Cade runs for 2 yards. Tigers go 3 and out.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:50:09


Noles will take over at their 20 with 5:24 left.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:53:35


Ugh flea-flicker goes for a big gain to the Tigers' 46.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:54:28


3rd and 10 coming up!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:55:02


Ugh completion to Duce for a first down at the 32.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 20:59:48


Heldt almost gets a sack but forces a grounding call! Makes it 2nd and 18 at the 40.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 21:00:17


TFL SAMMY!! 3rd and 19 coming up!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 21:00:54


4th and 14 coming up! Here's the ball game!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 21:01:43


SACK AEVION!!! CAT BLITZ! Tigers take over at the 43 with 2:51 left!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 21:04:17


Cade rolls out and slides. Noles use their second timeout with 2:40 left before 3rd and 10.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 21:05:56


Tigers run again for just 2 yards and will punt. Noles call their final timeout with 2:34 left.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 21:06:36


Nice punt by Smith. Noles will take over at their 12.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 21:08:13


INT RICARDO!!! They threw it deep, and Gibson made a great PBU to tip it to Jones! Tigers take over at their 45, and that will do it!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 21:14:35


2nd and 8 at the 2:00 timeout. "We Will Rock You" is back in Death Valley!

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 21:14:53


Tigers will punt it away with 31 seconds left.

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 21:16:14


Lol Florenzo downs the punt at the goal line! Too bad they didn't need it!

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Thexoach 2025-11-08 21:18:55

4th Quarter Stats


Clemson
Rush Yards 98
Passing Yards 221
Total yards 319
First Downs 16
Turnovers 0
Time Of Possession 34:22

Florida State
Rush Yards 110
Passing Yards 250
Total Yards 360
First downs 18
Turnovers 2
Time Of Possession 25:38

Final Score
Clemson 24
Florida State 10

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CUTrevor 2025-11-08 21:19:50


That's the ball game!




TIGERS WIN 24-10!!!



I'll have post game interviews, highlights and notes posted shortly!






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