Tigers Fall to Duke in a 46-45 Thriller
Clemson (3-5, 2-4 ACC) amassed 560 total yards but ultimately fell 46-45 to Duke (5-3, 4-1 ACC) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday after a late comeback by the Blue Devils.
Game Overview
The Tigers appeared poised for victory after T.J. scored on a 75-yard catch-and-run, giving Clemson a seven-point lead. However, Duke mounted a 94-yard drive over 11 plays, capped by a touchdown and successful two-point conversion with just 40 seconds remaining.
“Clemson’s chance at a game-winning drive stalled, giving the Blue Devils the victory.”
Key Performers
- Quarterback Cade Klubnik completed 27 of 36 passes for 385 yards and two touchdowns.
- Antonio Williams had 10 receptions for 142 yards and two touchdowns—one receiving and one rushing.
- Adam Randall added 89 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
- Defensively, Peter Woods and Jahiem Lawson each recorded a sack.
- Linebacker Sammy Brown led with 10 tackles, followed by Khalil Barnes with nine.
Duke’s Early Momentum
Duke opened strong, taking a 7-0 lead on its first drive when quarterback Darien Mensah connected with Que’Sean Brown on a 19-yard touchdown pass with 10:08 left in the first quarter.
Author’s summary: Clemson’s offensive explosion wasn’t enough to hold off Duke’s late-game surge, ending in a heartbreaking one-point loss at Memorial Stadium.
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