Clemson football appeared to be on its way to an easy victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday after a blazing start.
Clemson football appeared to be on its way to an easy victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday after a blazing start.
With that in mind, it was no surprise when South Carolina dominated the rest of the game on its way to a win.
With that in mind, it was no surprise when South Carolina dominated the rest of the game on its way to a win.
The Tigers stormed out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, but the happy yells and celebrations were short-lived as the Gamecocks quietly but steadily chipped away at the advantage to win 31-30.
The Tigers stormed out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, but the happy yells and celebrations were short-lived as the Gamecocks quietly but steadily chipped away at the advantage to win 31-30.
Clemson football played hard, but in the end, the squad just couldn't finish the job in what many call a historic failure.
Clemson football played hard, but in the end, the squad just couldn't finish the job in what many call a historic failure.
Before the game, Clemson was 126-2 in games in which they led by 14 points or more at any time. Given how dominating they have been for years, no one anticipated them to add another defeat to their score.
Before the game, Clemson was 126-2 in games in which they led by 14 points or more at any time. Given how dominating they have been for years, no one anticipated them to add another defeat to their score.
South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler outperformed Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei in the game, completing 25 of 39 passes for 360 yards and two touchdowns..
South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler outperformed Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei in the game, completing 25 of 39 passes for 360 yards and two touchdowns..
He had two interceptions, but that was more than enough to propel the Gamecocks to victory. He also added a running touchdown for good measure
He had two interceptions, but that was more than enough to propel the Gamecocks to victory. He also added a running touchdown for good measure
Uiagalelei struggled terribly, completing only eight of 29 passes for 99 yards and one score, with one interception.
Uiagalelei struggled terribly, completing only eight of 29 passes for 99 yards and one score, with one interception.
It's a devastating way to conclude the regular season's last home game, especially for a Tigers club that had a 40-game winning streak at home. Not to mention the consequences for the College Football Playoffs.
It's a devastating way to conclude the regular season's last home game, especially for a Tigers club that had a 40-game winning streak at home. Not to mention the consequences for the College Football Playoffs.
Regardless of the outcome, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney knows when to give credit where credit is due. He did express his sympathy for the team's seniors since this was not how they had envisioned the game ends.
Regardless of the outcome, Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney knows when to give credit where credit is due. He did express his sympathy for the team's seniors since this was not how they had envisioned the game ends.