Total Yards
Clemson507
Louisville568
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Louisville at Clemson
Oct 2, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 5
Away
Louisville
ACC
Final Score
36 - 42
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Clemson
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Clemson306
Louisville295
Rushing Yards
Clemson201
Louisville273
Turnovers
Clemson5
Louisville3
Game Conditions
Temperature74°F
Wind0 mph S
Humidity
41%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson22:31
Louisville37:29
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Clemson holds off Louisville 42-36
Clemson defeated Louisville 42-36 in Week 5 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 507-568 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 42-36. Wayne Gallman run for 24 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 6} left in the quarter 2, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 507 total yards, 201 rushing yards, and 306 passing yards. Louisville finished with 568 total yards, including 273 on the ground and 295 through the air.
Clemson converted 4-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 5-3, Clemson led 28-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Deshaun Watson pass complete to Deon Cain for 37 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Wayne Gallman run for 24 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 14-7 over Louisville).
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Artavis Scott for 5 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 28-10 over Louisville).
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Deon Cain for 33 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 7-7 over Louisville).
Passing Touchdown
Deshaun Watson pass complete to Deon Cain for 37 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 21-7 over Louisville).
Field Goal Good
Blanton Creque 26 yd FG GOOD (Louisville led 10-21 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Jeremy Smith run for 1 yd for a TD, (Blanton Creque KICK) (Louisville led 7-0 over Clemson).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-36
Clemson defeated Louisville.
Total yards
507-568
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
201
Clemson averaged 6.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
306
Clemson averaged 9.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-9
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-19
Louisville's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
5-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | Louisville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 507 | 568 |
| Passing Yards | 306 | 295 |
| Rushing Yards | 201 | 273 |
| First Downs | 26 | 31 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-9 | 9-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-59 | 11-104 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-31 | 27-44 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 55 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 22:31 | 37:29 |