At halftime and Clemson leads 28-0. FSU started out well but mental mistakes doomed FSU’s offense & FSU’s defense was hung out to dry by its offensive compatriots.
Florida State’s defense was particularly excellent early along the defensive line w/ no running lanes coming open for Clemson’s star RB Travis Etienne and QB Trevor Lawrence under constant pressure. Inspired defensive line play helped to keep the game scoreless through the first quarter.
Offensively in the first quarter; mental mistake after mental mistake kept FSU from putting together a good drive. Whether it was a 23 yard loss errant snap or multiple drops by your upperclassmen receivers; FSU just couldn’t take advantage of some plays to be made vs.