Clemson's 24-6 victory over Notre Dame was marked by strong performances from Clemson's defensive and offensive lines, as well as standout players Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Tyler Brown, and Phil Mafah. Trotter Jr.'s pick-six and Brown's touchdown extended Clemson's lead, while Mafah's running was noteworthy. Clemson's long snapper, Philip Florenzo, also made a significant contribution by recovering a muffed punt. Notre Dame struggled with their rushing defense and made individual errors that led to turnovers. Their decision to wear all-white uniforms stirred debate among fans. The influence of 'Tyler from Spartanburg' was also noted in the game.
Tyler from Spartanburg motivating Clemson this week https://t.co/YUTOzASDJ1
CLEMSON PICK-SIX https://t.co/t6w5fRYcvC
Tyler from Spartanburg watching Clemson go up 24-6 on Notre Dame https://t.co/1gkFrecLxq
What do you got to say now, Tyler from Spartanburg?
Tyler from Spartanburg. https://t.co/6TxnrsYKuO
Dabo to Tyler from Spartanburg right now: https://t.co/j0xe8GllHL
8:33 2Q: TOUCHDOWN CLEMSON. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. pick-six makes it Clemson 24, Notre Dame 6. This is what everyone thought was going to happen, right? https://t.co/DMj9X3gV8K
Turnovers - Notre Dame 2, Clemson 0
Jeremiah Trotter pick 6. Tigers at their very best today. Dabo knew what he was doing this week when he went nuts on the radio just before Notre Dame came to town. Clemson up 24-6.
Pick six Jeremiah Trotter Jr. Wow. No. 12 Notre Dame is in trouble in Death Valley. Clemson leads 24-6 mid-Q2
Death Valley was a little sleepy early. It's not anymore. Jeremiah Trotter Jr. with a pick-6 and Clemson is up 24-6 on Notre Dame. Wow.
Woo buddy, Notre Dame melting down in real team. Clemson with a pick six of Sam Hartman via Jeremiah Trotter.
Pick 6 for Trotter Jr....Clemson up 24-6
All it took was Tyler from Spartanburg to get the Clemson Tigers pissed off
Tyler Brown actually Tyler from Spartanburg?
Tyler from Greenville (WR Tyler Brown) with the short TD and Clemson is up 17-6 on No. 12 Notre Dame. Cade Klubnik delivering some dimes thus far (minus one pass at the goal line that was nearly intercepted)
Dabo sending this update to Tyler from Spartanburg: Clemson 17, Notre Dame 6.
9:11 2Q: TOUCHDOWN CLEMSON. Cade Klubnik finds Tyler Brown, who breaks a tackle for a 9-yard touchdown catch. Clemson 17, Notre Dame 6. https://t.co/DMj9X3gV8K
Tyler from Spartanburg is going to get a weekly segment at this rate. Clemson's up 17-6 over Notre Dame with 9:11 remaining in the first half 😳
Clemson up 17-6 on Notre Dame early in the second quarter, just like we all expected. Give the OL a ton of credit. Best this group has played by far this season.
At the 11:12 mark in the second quarter, Clemson and Notre Dame have finally hit the (combined) double-digit passing yardage mark.
Notre Dame settles for a field goal after that big Sam Hartman run had the Clemson defense on its toes. Clemson 10, Notre Dame 6. We've got an excellent battle brewing between Tigers RB Phil Mafah and ND RB Audric Estime, who have both already rushed for 70-plus yards.
13:34 2Q: IT'S GOOD. After a Xavier Thomas PBU on third down, Notre Dame settles for a 30-yard field goal. Clemson 10, Notre Dame 6. https://t.co/DMj9X3gV8K
Clemson leads No. 15 Notre Dame 10-3 at the end of the first quarter. The teams have combined for 8 passing yards 😳 https://t.co/6aBOYKhHYq
End of the first quarter. Clemson 10 Notre Dame 3 Against a normal Clemson team, this one might feel like it's already slipping away. Again this Clemson team, definitely not.
After 1 quarter, Notre Dame and Clemson have combined for 8 passing yards lol
END 1Q: Clemson 10, Notre Dame 3. Fighting Irish are driving and have it at the Clemson 19-yard-line thanks in part to a 38-yard run by Sam Hartman. https://t.co/DMj9X3gV8K
No rushing defense to be found for Clemson ... Notre Dame averaging 8.9 yards per carry so far and that's the main thing fueling the Fighting Irish offense right now
Clemson kicks a field goal after long snapper (!!) Philip Florenzo recovered the dropped Notre Dame punt and put the Tigers at the ND 22-yd line. Seven woulda been nice, but the Tigers will take 3. Clemson up 10-3.
With #NotreDame in Death Valley, #GoIrish Beat #Clemson https://t.co/w0bRVOAdYT
And that's the kind of stuff you need to go your way to pull off an upset ... ND return muffs the punt -- really high and right into the sun by Aidan Swanson -- and long snapper Philip Florenzo recovers it in RZ. Clemson back in business, leading No. 12 Notre Dame 7-3
Folks,,, special teams! Clemson long snapper Philip Florenzo recovers a muffed punt and will have the ball at the Notre Dame 22. https://t.co/DMj9X3gV8K
Diaster on the punt return for Notre Dame. Chris Tyree can't field it and Clemson recovers at the 22-yard line. Hard to see the Tigers winning without winning the turnover margin ... which they now are.
College football fans have strong opinions on Notre Dame’s all-white uniforms https://t.co/OuX9U3MDl8
That 5-minute stretch was classic Clemson football from the Tigers' winning days. Defense comes up with two huge plays (the tackle by Capehart/sack by Trotter) and the offense cashes in with a first-play TD on excellent field position. Phil Mafah's 41-yd TD makes it 7-3, Tigers.
Clemson 7, Notre Dame 3 https://t.co/2L6vOBlezA
6:57 1Q: TOUCHDOWN CLEMSON. Phil Mafah breaks off a 41-yard run for the score. Clemson had great field position thanks to a 15-yard punt return by Hamp Greene, and Mafah takes advantage. Clemson 7, Notre Dame 3. https://t.co/DMj9X3gV8K
DJ Brown runs right by Phil Mafah on the blitz. Notre Dame making some pretty bad individual errors early and Clemson leads 7-3.
Man, Phil Mafah looks quick today. Really running hard. Clemson takes an early lead on Notre Dame.
Huge sack by Jeremiah Trotter Jr. on third-and-4. Loss of 8. Back-to-back TFLs for Clemson after DeMonte Capehart got to Estime the play before. https://t.co/DMj9X3gV8K
Notre Dame ran the ball on 5 of 6 plays on its opening drive for a field goal, including on third-and-10. Irish strategy early seems to be to play things conservative and see if the Clemson offense continues to make mistakes.
Notre Dame goes on the ground and earns an early FG to lead 3-0. Some huge holes for Estime on that drive.
10:36 1Q: IT'S GOOD. Notre Dame gets on the board first with a 43-yard field goal. Audric Estime had runs of 23 and 25 yards on that drive. Notre Dame 3, Clemson 0. https://t.co/DMj9X3gV8K
Notre Dame on the board first via Spencer Shrader. Have absolutely no issue running ball on 3rd-and-10 in that scenario. Talked all week about "complementary football" and today that's letting Irish defense do its thing while taking the points.
Clemson's defense bends, but doesn't break as they hold ND to a FG...3-0 Irish
Notre Dame wearing white britches. A bit jarring.
Clemson went heavy on that first Notre Dame offensive snap. DTs Ruke Orhorhoro (at DE), Tyler Davis, and Peter Woods all on the field. Woods with a stop for no gain. But then Audric Estime pops one for big yardage on Play No. 2.
Both Clemson (unsurprisingly) and Notre Dame (surprisingly) in white pants today. No orange britches. No mustard britches. https://t.co/1uVMhMiCU8
Delightfully foggy fall morning in Clemson. Tigers are a 3-point home underdog vs. No. 12 Notre Dame. Kickoff set for noon on ABC https://t.co/tk9gtkQOl6
Good morning. Clemson and Notre Dame have a football game today. Four things to watch: https://t.co/9lPB43jgTE