Miami is lucky Clemson’s 21-10 halftime lead is not worse.
The top-ranked Tigers completely dominated No. 7 Miami in the opening 30 minutes, as Trevor Lawrence threw two touchdown passes to tight end Braden Galloway, while running back Travis Etienne ran for another.
Only a dropped pass by Frank Ladson and two blocked field goal by the Hurricanes prevented the Tigers from scoring more points and really controlling the game. The Hurricanes blocked a B.T. Potter 61-yard field goal attempt on the last play of the half and cornerback D.J. Ivey picked up the ball and took it for a 48-yard touchdown.