Total Yards
Clemson281
Auburn117
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Auburn at Clemson
Sep 9, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 2
Away
Auburn
SEC
Final Score
6 - 14
AC
Home
Clemson
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Clemson185
Auburn79
Rushing Yards
Clemson96
Auburn38
Turnovers
Clemson2
Auburn0
Game Conditions
Temperature75°F
Wind9 mph E
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
Clemson vs Auburn box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson27:35
Auburn32:25
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Clemson holds off Auburn 14-6
Clemson defeated Auburn 14-6 in Week 2 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 281-117 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 14-6. Daniel Carlson 24 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 13, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Auburn the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 281 total yards, 96 rushing yards, and 185 passing yards. Auburn finished with 117 total yards, including 38 on the ground and 79 through the air.
Clemson converted 9-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-0, Clemson led 7-6 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kelly Bryant run for 27 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Daniel Carlson 24 yd FG GOOD (Auburn led 3-0 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Kelly Bryant run for 3 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 7-6 over Auburn).
Field Goal Good
Daniel Carlson 28 yd FG GOOD (Auburn led 6-0 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Kelly Bryant run for 27 yds for a TD, (Greg Huegel KICK) (Clemson led 14-6 over Auburn).
Stat Callouts
Final score
14-6
Clemson defeated Auburn.
Total yards
281-117
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
96
Clemson averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
185
Clemson averaged 6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-16
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-18
Auburn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | Auburn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 281 | 117 |
| Passing Yards | 185 | 79 |
| Rushing Yards | 96 | 38 |
| First Downs | 18 | 13 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 9-16 | 6-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-60 | 5-40 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-31 | 13-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 27:35 | 32:25 |