CLEMSON – Eighth-ranked Clemson looked helpless in the first half against Troy, and hopes for a change were fading before a second-half charge led to a 27-16 victory Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
Heading into halftime, the Tigers were down 16-3 with momentum anywhere but on their side. The Trojans had gained 144 passing yards, which was more than the Tigers’ total of 114 yards, and had also outgained Clemson on the ground.
The Tigers looked helpless against the Sun Belt team.
Many of the problems came against the run, as long carries on late downs gave Troy first downs and moved them down the field.