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Clemson Tigers Clash with Florida State Seminoles at Memorial Stadium in Football Showdown

In a closely contested game at Memorial Stadium, the Clemson Tigers faced off against the Florida State Seminoles. The visitors emerged victorious with a score of 31-24, leaving their season record unblemished at 4-0 while the home team now stands at 2-2.


Sep 23, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers mascot The Tiger greets a fan prior to a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports

The Clemson Tigers showcased a balanced offensive attack in their latest outing. The team accumulated a total of 429 yards, with 283 coming through the air and 146 on the ground. The passing game was efficient, completing 25 out of 38 attempts for one touchdown. A highlight was a long pass completion of 33 yards that energized the crowd and displayed the quarterback's arm strength.


On special teams, Clemson's punting unit had an impressive day despite not being able to contribute to scoring directly. They punted four times for an average of over fifty yards per punt and managed to pin two inside the opponent's twenty-yard line.


The rushing offense also found success against a stout defense, breaking free for a long run of forty-six yards which set up one of their two rushing touchdowns on ten red zone attempts. Their ability to maintain possession was evident as they controlled the clock for over thirty-four minutes throughout the contest.


Defensively, Clemson applied pressure resulting in two sacks and four tackles for loss while holding firm on third down conversions just under forty-three percent of attempts by Florida State Seminoles. However, they were unable to force any turnovers which could have shifted momentum in their favor.


Penalties were relatively low with only six infractions costing them fifty yards; discipline that allowed them to stay competitive throughout this hard-fought battle.


Looking ahead after this tough loss, fans can mark their calendars as the Clemson Tigers will be playing away against Syracuse Orange at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse on September thirtieth at noon Eastern Time. This upcoming game will be broadcasted live on ABC where fans can tune in to support their team as they seek redemption following this setback.

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