AUBURN, Ala. — Greg Huegel kicked a 30-yard field goal with seven seconds left in the first half to give second-ranked Clemson a 10-3 lead at the break.
Huegel’s kick capped an 8-play, 64-yard drive which was kept alive by an Auburn pass interference penalty on third-and-six from the Clemson 27. Javaris Davis was called for the infraction on a pass throw to wide receiver Mike Williams.
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson and Mike Williams then connected on pass plays of 18 and 22 yards to move the Tigers to the Auburn 18.
After Auburn’s Daniel Carlson drilled a 53-yard field goal to give Auburn a 3-0 lead with 12:58 to play in the opening half, Clemson answered with a 14-play, 84-yard drive that took 5:16 off the clock.