Total Yards
Clemson188
Alabama261
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Alabama at Clemson
Jan 2, 2018 • Completed • Neutral Site
ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL - CFP SEMIFINAL
Season 2017PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Alabama
SEC
Final Score
24 - 6
AC
Home
Clemson
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Clemson124
Alabama120
Rushing Yards
Clemson64
Alabama141
Turnovers
Clemson2
Alabama1
Game Conditions
Temperature33°F
Wind16 mph N
Humidity
43%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Clemson vs Alabama box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Clemson27:49
Alabama32:11
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Alabama beats Clemson 24-6
Alabama defeated Clemson 24-6 in Week 1 of the 2017 postseason slate, finishing with a 261-188 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Alabama set the terms early in a game that finished 24-6. Andy Pappanastos 24 Yd Field Goal came with {'seconds': 23, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Alabama the first major swing.
Alabama's box score carried the story: 261 total yards, 141 rushing yards, and 120 passing yards. Clemson finished with 188 total yards, including 64 on the ground and 124 through the air.
Alabama converted 8-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Alabama led 10-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Andy Pappanastos 24 Yd Field Goal.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Andy Pappanastos 24 Yd Field Goal (Alabama led 3-0 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Calvin Ridley 12 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Andy Pappanastos Kick) (Alabama led 10-0 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
Alex Spence 44 Yd Field Goal (Clemson led 3-10 over Alabama).
Field Goal Good
Alex Spence 42 Yd Field Goal (Clemson led 6-10 over Alabama).
Passing Touchdown
Da'Ron Payne 1 Yd pass from Jalen Hurts (Andy Pappanastos Kick) (Alabama led 17-6 over Clemson).
Interception Return Touchdown
Mack Wilson 18 Yd Interception Return (Andy Pappanastos Kick) (Clemson led 6-24 over Alabama).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-6
Alabama defeated Clemson.
Total yards
261-188
Alabama held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
141
Alabama averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
120
Alabama averaged 5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-17
Alabama's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-19
Clemson's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 188 | 261 |
| Passing Yards | 124 | 120 |
| Rushing Yards | 64 | 141 |
| First Downs | 14 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-19 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-29 | 2-10 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-37 | 16-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 42 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 27:49 | 32:11 |