For the first time this season, second-ranked Clemson came out clicking on both sides of the football.
With the defense smothering Florida State’s offense, Trevor Lawrence and the Tigers’ rolled up 367 yards in the on their way to a 28-0 halftime lead.
Lawrence threw three touchdowns and ran for another while completing 17 of 25 passes for 170 yards. The sophomore also ran for 40 yards on six carries.
With the offense clicking on all cylinders, the defense dominated the Seminoles. Clemson’s defense forced two interceptions—one by Chad Smith and one by Tanner Muse—and had two sacks.