BOX SCORE (PDF) | PHOTO GALLERY | GAME NOTES | CLEMSON, S.C. - A strong defensive effort late in the fourth quarter and a workhorse performance by running back Phil Mafah secured Clemson a 31-23 upset over No. 12 Notre Dame and gave Head Coach Dabo Swinney his 166th career win to pass College Football Hall of Famer Frank Howard (165 from 1940-69) for sole possession of the Clemson record for career head coaching wins. Clemson won the turnover margin, 3-2, and committed no penalties, its first penalty-free game on record since the 1952 Gator Bowl against Miami (Fla.). Clemson’s defense kept Notre Dame out of the end zone for the first half of Saturday’s game. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. impressed with 11 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss, 2.0 sacks and a pick-six. Mafah rushed for two touchdowns and recorded a career-high 186 yards rushing on a school-record-tying 36 carries.In the air, Cade Klubnik was 13-of-26 and threw for 109 yards, including one touchdown pass. Notre Dame ope
CLEMSON - It is game day in Death Valley where the Tigers host Notre Dame. The Tigers look to revenge last season's loss to the Irish and start a November to remember.
RALEIGH It is game day at Carter-Finley Stadium where the Tigers and the Pack battle for the Textile Bowl trophy. The Tigers look to put four quarters together on both sides of the ball and come away with a conference win.
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