Total Yards
Clemson622
South Carolina218
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
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South Carolina at Clemson
Nov 27, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 13
Away
South Carolina
SEC
Final Score
7 - 56
SCC
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Clemson
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Clemson372
South Carolina107
Rushing Yards
Clemson250
South Carolina111
Turnovers
Clemson1
South Carolina1
Game Conditions
Temperature55°F
Wind0 mph NE
Humidity
27%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Clemson vs South Carolina box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson34:14
South Carolina25:46
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Clemson routs South Carolina 56-7
Clemson defeated South Carolina 56-7 in Week 13 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 622-218 edge in total yards, and scoring 6 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 56-7. Deshaun Watson pass complete to Mike Williams for 34 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 622 total yards, 250 rushing yards, and 372 passing yards. South Carolina finished with 218 total yards, including 111 on the ground and 107 through the air.
Clemson converted 10-15 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Clemson led 35-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Deshaun Watson pass complete to Mike Williams for 34 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Mike Williams for 34 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 7-0 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Mike Williams for 19 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 14-0 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Jordan Leggett for 11 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 21-0 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Mike Williams for 16 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 35-0 over South Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Wayne Gallman run for 8 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 28-0 over South Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to C.J. Fuller for 18 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 42-0 over South Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
56-7
Clemson defeated South Carolina.
Total yards
622-218
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
250
Clemson averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
372
Clemson averaged 10.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-15
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
South Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 622 | 218 |
| Passing Yards | 372 | 107 |
| Rushing Yards | 250 | 111 |
| First Downs | 40 | 14 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-15 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-75 | 5-54 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 30-36 | 14-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 6 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 34:14 | 25:46 |