The Clemson Insider · Oct 30, 2016
Defense brought its guts at end of game
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On the road against No. 14 Florida State on Saturday night, third-ranked Clemson found itself in a situation it is all too accustomed to being in this season.
For the fourth time in eight games, the Tigers were tasked to preserve a late lead with a defensive stand at the end.
And for the fourth time, Clemson successfully came through in the clutch.
Following a go-ahead touchdown pass from Deshaun Watson to tight end Jordan Leggett with a little more than two minutes remaining, Clemson’s defense forced a Florida State turnover on downs to seal a 37-34 win thanks in large part to a pair of sacks on the final two plays.