Instant Halftime Analysis: Clemson 35, Wofford 7 |
CLEMSON – Clemson’s 2015 opener got off to a scary start Saturday afternoon in Death Valley, but the Tigers lead Wofford 35-7 at intermission.
Deshaun WatsonDeshaun Watson Clemson’s offense and defense never wavered, however, as Clemson led Wofford 35-7 at halftime Player of the half: Williams deserves to be the player of the half despite only playing the first series. Williams did everything he could to make sure he scored the season’s first touchdown. As he was carted off the field, he pointed to the sky and heard the news that his catch was in fact a touchdown. He was then transported by ambulance to Oconee Memorial Hospital Stat of the half: Clemson’s defense was dominant in the first half, as the Tigers gave up just 84 total yards – 53 of which came on the final drive of the first half after Clemson’s
Hunter RenfrowHunter Renfrow What’s working for the Tigers: Both the offense and defense were clicking on all cylinders in the first half. Offensively, Clemson had 117 yards on the ground and 250 through the air. Clemson is stifling Wofford on defense, smothering the run and not allowing any passes down field. Special teams was impressive in the first half. First year kicker
Greg HuegelGreg Huegel What’s not working for the Tigers:Injuries have been an issue in the first half. Williams went down early with the neck injury, and midway through the first half
Ryan NortonRyan Norton Clemson also had two turnovers –
Nick SchuesslerNick Schuessler What the Tigers need to do to win: This game won’t be in doubt in the second half as the Tigers are up 35-7 at intermission. The best-case scenario for Clemson is to sit the starters and get the younger players some game experience. STAT COMPARISONS
So. Quarterback
#4 6-2, 207
Gainesville, GA
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was leading the Clemson offense down the field on the opening series when
Mike WilliamsMike Williams
Jr. Wide Receiver
#7 6-4, 213
Vance, SC
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ran into the goal post, injuring his neck. Williams had to be carted off the field as the Death Valley crowd held its collective breath.
RS Fr. Wide Receiver
#13 5-10, 176
Myrtle Beach, SC
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fumbled a late punt - four first downs and just seven points. All of the first downs and points came on the final drive of the half.
Fr. Punter / Kicker
#92 5-11, 180
Blythewood, SC
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was perfect on extra points and faired pretty well on kickoffs.
Artavis ScottArtavis Scott
So. Wide Receiver
#3 5-10, 191
Oldsmar, FL
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was also effective on punt return.
RS Sr. Offensive Line
#58 6-3, 284
Simpsonville, SC
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exited the game with what looked to be a knee injury.
RS Jr. Quarterback
#12 6-3, 202
Grayson, GA
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lost the ball on a run and Hunter Renfrow bobbled and fumbled a punt.STAT WOF CU
Total Yds 85 367
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