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CLEMSON, S.C. - Second-ranked Clemson started slow, but picked up steam in the second quarter with three touchdowns en route to a 38-7 victory over Georgia Southern Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.
Key Moment: After for two turnovers and then bending for 12 plays on the fourth drive, including three big stops inside the 5-yard line, the Eagle defense finally succumbed on 4th and goal as the Tigers walked in for the first score of the game.
GS Play of the Game: Receiver
Obe Fortune connected with slot receiver
Wesley Kennedy III on a double pass for 40 yards to set up the Eagles' first touchdown of the game.
Key Stat: Nose tackle
C.J. Wright carried the ball five times for 20 yards, averaging a team-high 4.0 yards per carry in his first collegiate action running the ball.
Key Scoring Plays:
- It took over 21 minutes into the game, but Clemson finally got on the board in the second quarter when Travis Etienne walked in from 1-yard out on 4th and goal. CU 7-0
- On third and long, Trevor Lawrence connected with Justyn Ross downfield, who then made two Eagles miss en route to a 58-yard touchdown. CU 14-0
- Greg Huegel connected on a 37-yard field goal on Clemson's first drive of the second half. CU 24-0
- After Fortune connected with Kennedy III, quarterback Shai Werts kept the ball on an option play to score from 6 yards out early in the fourth quarter. CU 24-7
- Etienne put the game away with six minutes left, busting a 40-yard touchdown run down the right sideline to cap his big day. CU 31-7
GS Player of the Game: Vildor was a blanket on the Clemson receivers all day, recording two tackles, an interception and two pass break ups while not giving up a pass reception.
Up Next: The Eagles (2-1) will have a week off before returning to action on Saturday, Sept. 29 in their Sun Belt opener against Arkansas State. Kick-off time will be announced on Monday and the game will be broadcast on through ESPN and on the Georgia Southern Radio Network. Tickets are available through
GSEagles.com/Tickets.
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