Wake Forest Review
Clemson had its most complete performance of the season this past week with the 56-7 win over Wake Forest.
The Tigers were crisp on offense from the start by scoring three touchdowns in the first seven and a half minutes of the game. It only took the Tigers three plays the score when
Tajh Boyd
Tajh Boyd
RS Sr. Quarterback
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA
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hit
Sammy Watkins
Sammy Watkins
Jr. Wide Receiver
#2 6-1, 205
Fort Myers, FL
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for a 64-yard touchdown pass.
The offense looked in a rhythm and was balanced throughout the day. Clemson had 27 first downs, 166 yards rushing, and the quarterbacks combined to throw for 407 yards. The Tigers totaled 573 yards on 83 plays.
The Tigers went 8-17 on third downs and 3-4 on fourth downs. Clemson also went 6-6 in the red zone including all six trips resulting in touchdowns.
Boyd looked crisp once again. He was 17 of 24 for 311 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. Boyd was also the Tigers leading rusher with 69 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries.
The Clemson quarterbacks combined to go to 28 of 36 for 407 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions.
Backup quarterback
Cole Stoudt
Cole Stoudt
Jr. Quarterback
#18 6-4, 205
Dublin, OH
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once again had an impressive outing. This time the junior went 10-11 for 90 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions.
The Tigers had 12 different receivers catch passes including Watkins who had six catches for 113 yards and a touchdown.
Adam Humphries
Adam Humphries
Jr. Wide Receiver
#13 5-11, 190
Spartanburg, SC
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had his best game to date with five catches for 67 yards.
Jordan Leggett
Jordan Leggett
Fr. Tight End
#16 6-6, 235
Navarre, FL
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caught three balls for 38 yards and his first touchdown reception. DJ Howard caught two balls for 86 yards including a beautiful 75 yard touchdown reception.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams
Fr. Wide Receiver
#7 6-5, 205
Vance, SC
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got his first touchdown as a Tiger also with a 14-yard score.
The running game was solid even though Rod McDowell left the game after only three carries. Howard contributed 34 yards,
Zac Brooks
Zac Brooks
So. Running Back
#24 6-1, 185
Jonesboro, AR
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had 24 yards and CJ Davidson scored two touchdowns including his first as a Tiger.
The offensive line came into the game with some injuries but I thought they played well throughout the game against a solid defensive front.
Defensively Clemson was just as impressive. The Tigers held Wake Forest to 222 yards including only 60 on the ground. Clemson held Wake Forest to 1.9 yards per carry. The Tigers also held Wake to 2-14 on 3rd down conversions.
The defensive front played well once again.
Vic Beasley
Vic Beasley
RS Jr. Defensive End
#3 6-3, 225
Adairsville, GA
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had his sixth sack of the season.
The Tigers got tackles for loss from
DeShawn Williams
DeShawn Williams
Jr. Defensive Tackle
#99 6-1, 285
Central, SC
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,
Corey Crawford
Corey Crawford
Jr. Defensive End
#93 6-5, 270
Columbus, GA
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,
Quandon Christian
Quandon Christian
RS Sr. Linebacker
#34 6-2, 225
Lake View, SC
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, Rod Byers,
Travis Blanks
Travis Blanks
So. Defensive Back
#11 6-0, 190
Tallahassee, FL
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and Beasley.
Ben Boulware
Ben Boulware
Fr. Outside Linebacker
#10 6-1, 230
Anderson, SC
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had five tackles and recorded his first interception as a Tiger.
Stephone Anthony
Stephone Anthony
Jr. Linebacker
#42 6-2, 235
Polkton, NC
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once again led the Tigers in tackles with seven. He was joined by fellow linebacker
Tony Steward
Tony Steward
Jr. Linebacker
#7 6-0, 235
Hastings, FL
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who also had seven tackles.
Bashaud Breeland
Bashaud Breeland
RS Jr. Cornerback
#17 6-0, 195
Allendale, SC
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led the secondary once again. The junior had five tackles on only 36 plays.
In the special teams department, Clemson was solid.
Chandler Catanzaro
Chandler Catanzaro
Gr. Punter / Kicker
#39 6-2, 195
Greenville, SC
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made all seven of his extra points and
Ammon Lakip
Ammon Lakip
RS So. Kicker
#36 5-10, 185
Alpharetta, GA
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added the other.
Bradley Pinion
Bradley Pinion
So. Punter
#92 6-5, 230
Concord, NC
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and Lakip combined to average 43 yards per punt. The Tigers coverage units for once again very solid. Adam Humphries and
Daniel Rodriguez
Daniel Rodriguez
RS So. Wide Receiver
#83 5-8, 175
Stafford, VA
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had punt returns of 18 and 16 yards, respectively.
In summary it was a very good win. The veterans took care of business early. This allowed the newcomers to play more snaps and they also responded by playing well. In fact three Tigers CJ Davidson, Jordan Leggett and Mike Williams all scored their first touchdown Tigers. Clemson simply outclassed Wake Forest but did it with their depth as well. All in all this was the most complete win of the season.
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Thomasville, GA
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