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Clemson Tigers Dominate at Memorial Stadium Against South Carolina State Bulldogs in Football Showdown

The Clemson Tigers, with a record of 10-3, delivered a commanding performance at Memorial Stadium against the South Carolina State Bulldogs, who now stand at 7-5. The home team's dominance was clear from the scoreboard, which read 49-3 in favor of the Tigers.


Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Kobe Pace (20) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the South Carolina State Bulldogs during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

From the opening quarter, the Clemson Tigers set an aggressive tone that would persist throughout the game. They amassed an impressive total of seven touchdowns, with five coming from their potent rushing attack and two through the air. The ground game was particularly effective, churning out 242 yards on 36 attempts for an average gain of nearly seven yards per carry. This relentless rushing effort resulted in fourteen first downs and saw a long run of thirty yards.


The passing game complemented this ground dominance well. The Tigers' quarterback threw for 262 yards with a completion rate rounding to fifty-nine percent over thirty-nine attempts. Two touchdown passes were completed; one being a fourteen-yard strike that contributed to eleven first downs through air attacks.


Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers running back Kobe Pace (20) carries the ball South Carolina State Bulldogs defensive end Chris Simmons (24) during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams also played their part effectively; although no punts were blocked or returned for touchdowns, they managed to keep field position in favor by averaging over forty-two net yards per punt.


Defensively, Clemson was just as formidable. They recorded one sack and seven tackles for loss while limiting their opponents to just three points on the day—a testament to their defensive efficiency and ability to shut down opposing offenses.


Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina State Bulldogs quarterback Corey Fields Jr. (2) looks to throw against the Clemson Tigers during the first quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports

Penalties could have been an area of concern but remained under control as Clemson incurred only five penalties totaling thirty-five yards—far from reaching any alarming threshold that would significantly impact the game's flow or outcome.


Looking ahead after this decisive victory at home, fans can mark their calendars for another exciting matchup as the Clemson Tigers will face off against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Memorial Stadium in Clemson on September 18th at 7:30 PM local time (19:30 UTC). Fans eager not to miss any action can tune into ABC network where this upcoming contest will be broadcasted live.

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