CLEMSON — Through a lightning delay and two horrible quarters to open the game, No. 8 Clemson shook off its hangover from last week’s loss to LSU and rallied to beat Troy, 27-16, Saturday at Memorial Stadium.
At one point, the Tigers (1-1) trailed Troy 16-0 following a 4-yard interception return by defensive lineman T.J. Thompson with 6:58 to play in the second quarter.
However, Clemson scored 17-third quarter points to gain control of the game and did not look back.
Quarterback Cade Klubnik completed 7 of 8 passes for 97 yards and two touchdowns in the second half, while running back Adam Randle ran for most of his 112 yards in the second stanza.