Total Yards
Clemson414
Troy386
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Troy at Clemson
Sep 10, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 2
Away
Troy
Sun Belt
Final Score
24 - 30
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Clemson
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Clemson292
Troy245
Rushing Yards
Clemson122
Troy141
Turnovers
Clemson3
Troy3
Game Conditions
Temperature95°F
Wind0 mph NW
Humidity
33%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Clemson vs Troy box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson26:40
Troy33:20
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Clemson holds off Troy 30-24
Clemson defeated Troy 30-24 in Week 2 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 414-386 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 30-24. Greg Huegel 26 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 28, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 414 total yards, 122 rushing yards, and 292 passing yards. Troy finished with 386 total yards, including 141 on the ground and 245 through the air.
Clemson converted 8-20 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-3, Clemson led 13-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Deshaun Watson pass complete to Hunter Renfrow for 35 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Greg Huegel 26 yd FG GOOD (Clemson led 3-3 over Troy).
Field Goal Good
Ryan Kay 39 yd FG GOOD (Troy led 3-0 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Hunter Renfrow for 35 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 10-3 over Troy).
Rushing Touchdown
Jabir Frye run for 66 yds for a TD, (Ryan Kay KICK) (Troy led 10-10 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
Greg Huegel 32 yd FG GOOD (Clemson led 13-10 over Troy).
Passing Touchdown
Brandon Silvers pass complete to Deondre Douglas for 2 yds for a TD, (Ryan Kay KICK) (Troy led 17-27 over Clemson).
Stat Callouts
Final score
30-24
Clemson defeated Troy.
Total yards
414-386
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
122
Clemson averaged 3.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
292
Clemson averaged 5.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-20
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-15
Troy's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | Troy |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 414 | 386 |
| Passing Yards | 292 | 245 |
| Rushing Yards | 122 | 141 |
| First Downs | 24 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-20 | 2-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 2-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-71 | 11-95 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-53 | 26-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 33 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 26:40 | 33:20 |