Clemson leaned on toughness, third-down execution, and a dominant defense to close out the regular season with a rivalry win. Here are the Tigers’ instant postgame grades.
OFFENSE — B
Clemson didn’t deliver fireworks, but it delivered winning football. The offense controlled the clock for nearly 30 minutes and ran 62 plays to keep the Gamecocks on their heels. Cade Klubnik threw for 252 yards on 23 completions, connecting with eight receivers. Still, the Tigers finished with just 20 points, stalled several promising drives, and settled for field goals instead of touchdowns.