COLUMBIA – Order has been restored in the rivalry thanks to Clemson’s defense and a big day from kicker Jonathan Weitz.
Weitz kicked three field goals and Clemson’s defense scored on a fumble return while holding South Carolina to season-lows in total yards, passing yards, and points in a 16-7 victory at Williams-Brice Stadium Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of 80,172.
Clemson has now won eight of the last nine in the rivalry. The Tigers had won seven in a row before losing last season.
Clemson’s offense was unable to dent the endzone but rushed for 221 yards while controlling the clock most of the night.