Instant Analysis: Clemson 52, The Citadel 6

by Nikki Hood - Staff Writer - Sat Nov 23 15:10:11 GMT-04:00 2013

CLEMSON – People might have expected a letdown the week before the Tigers travel to Columbia, but Clemson was having none of it.

On Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day, Clemson took care of business from the opening snap in a 52-6 win over The Citadel Saturday afternoon in Death Valley.

It was over when: Unfortunately for the Citadel the game was never in doubt. The two teams traded punts at the beginning of the game, but on Clemson’s second possession, Tajh BoydTajh Boyd
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Game ball goes to: Boyd was obviously the player of the game in Saturday’s game, but on Military Appreciation Day, the game ball has to go to Purple Heart recipient Daniel RodriguezDaniel Rodriguez
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Stat of the game: On The Citadel’s final possession of Saturday’s game, the Bulldogs ran 21 plays and Clemson’s freshman linebacker Ben BoulwareBen Boulware
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What it means for Clemson: Clemson will finish the season with at least 10 wins for the third consecutive season. It was also the final tune up for the Tigers before they travel to Columbia to battle archrival South Carolina in a 7 p.m. showdown. A win next weekend and the Tigers should secure a spot in a BCS bowl game.

What it means for The Citadel: The Bulldogs finish their season 5-7 and will look to build on a season filled with closes losses.

GAME COMPARISON

STAT CIT CU

Total Yds 172 558

Rush Yds 176 208

Pass Yds -4 350

Penalties 1-9 1-15

1st Downs 12 29

3rd Downs 4-17 7-11

4th Downs 3-3 2-2

Total Plays 62 75

Avg Yds/Play 2.8 7.4