With the exception of a couple plays in the second quarter, Clemson’s defense stepped up big time in Saturday’s game against South Carolina.
Aside from two second-quarter touchdowns allowed, Clemson held South Carolina’s offense in check and out of the end zone for most of the day, helping lead the Tigers (7-5) to a 28-14 victory over the Gamecocks (4-8) at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia.
Nyck Harbor was able to get behind the Clemson defense for a 53-yard touchdown for South Carolina’s first score of the day at the 11:14 mark of the second period. On their next possession, the Gamecocks hit another explosive when Vandrevius Jacobs scored on a 74-yard touchdown catch and run after Clemson cornerback Jeadyn Lukus inexplicably gave up on the play.