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Clemson Tigers Dominate at Memorial Stadium Against Charleston Southern Buccaneers in Football Showdown

The Clemson Tigers and the Charleston Southern Buccaneers faced off in a game that ended with a dominant display by the home team. The Tigers, now holding a 1-1 record, amassed an impressive 66 points against the Buccaneers' 17, who also stand at 1-1.


Sep 30, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Clemson running back Phil Mafah (7) runs for a touchdown against Syracuse during the fourth quarterr at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports

The Clemson Tigers showcased their offensive might at Memorial Stadium, delivering an outstanding performance that left fans exhilarated. The home team's passing game was particularly effective, with quarterbacks combining for a total of 405 yards through the air and five touchdowns. A highlight was the longest touchdown pass of the game stretching for 69 yards. The completion rate stood out as well, with an impressive figure of 80 percent.


On the ground, Clemson's rushing attack added another dimension to their offense tallying up to 274 yards and three touchdowns. Their longest run did not result in a touchdown but still contributed significantly with a gain of 35 yards. In terms of scoring efficiency within critical areas on the field, they were nearly flawless in red zone situations converting seven out of eight opportunities into scores.


Defensively, Clemson made their presence felt by recording two sacks and ten tackles for loss which pushed back opposing players for a combined loss of 39 yards. They also managed to intercept one pass which was returned for a touchdown covering a distance of 35 yards.


Special teams played their role efficiently as well; Clemson’s kicker maintained perfect accuracy by successfully completing all nine extra-point attempts and nailing his only field goal attempt from within the range of twenty-nine yards.


Charleston Southern struggled to keep pace throughout much of this encounter but did manage to score fourteen points in the first quarter before being held to just three additional points over subsequent quarters.


Looking ahead after this commanding victory at home, fans can anticipate watching their beloved Tigers take on Florida Atlantic Owls next week. This upcoming game is scheduled on September 17th at Memorial Stadium located in Clemson SC where fans can catch live action broadcasted on ACC Network satellite channel number six hundred twelve starting from midnight Eastern Time onwards.

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