CLEMSON – Although thunderstorms in the area passed hours earlier, lightning or a similar entity shocked No. 8 Clemson’s offense back to life at Memorial Stadium Saturday.
The first half of the Tigers’ 27-16 come-from-behind win over the Trojans showcased the same blundering offense that fell to LSU last week– an offense that failed to generate first downs, catches, or rushing yards.
In the first two quarters, the Trojans forced Clemson (1-1) to punt four times, caused two turnovers, and only allowed one score, a 25-yard field goal following a failure to capitalize on a turnover.
The Tigers generated only 114 total yards to Troy’s 204, and quarterback Cade Klubnik amassed 97-passing yards, compared to an average of 130-per-half last season.