Clemson trailed 16-0 before storming back to beat Troy 27-16. Here are three bright spots and three lingering concerns for Dabo Swinney’s team.
Death Valley nearly lived up to its nickname — for the home team. After a stunningly flat first half left Clemson trailing Troy 16-0, the Tigers roared back with 27 unanswered points to avoid disaster. The comeback showed resilience, but the shaky start raised eyebrows. Here’s a look at the three ups and three downs that defined Clemson’s 27-16 win.