Total Yards
Clemson523
NC State436
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NC State at Clemson
Sep 21, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 4
Away
NC State
ACC
Final Score
35 - 59
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Clemson
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Passing Yards
Clemson254
NC State257
Rushing Yards
Clemson269
NC State179
Turnovers
Clemson0
NC State3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature86°F
Wind6 mph W
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Clemson26:49
NC State33:11
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Clemson pulls away from NC State 59-35
Clemson defeated NC State 59-35 in Week 4 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 523-436 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 59-35. Phil Mafah run for 38 yds for a TD (Nolan Hauser KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Clemson the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 523 total yards, 269 rushing yards, and 254 passing yards. NC State finished with 436 total yards, including 179 on the ground and 257 through the air.
Clemson converted 3-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Clemson led 45-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Phil Mafah run for 38 yds for a TD (Nolan Hauser KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Phil Mafah run for 38 yds for a TD (Nolan Hauser KICK) (Clemson led 28-0 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Cade Klubnik pass complete to Antonio Williams for 2 yds for a TD (Nolan Hauser KICK) (Clemson led 21-0 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Cade Klubnik pass complete to Antonio Williams for 31 yds for a TD (Nolan Hauser KICK) (Clemson led 14-0 over NC State).
Rushing Touchdown
Cole Turner 18 Yd Run (Nolan Hauser Kick) (Clemson led 35-7 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Waters 5 Yd pass from CJ Bailey (Kanoah Vinesett Kick) (NC State led 7-28 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Jay Haynes 19 Yd Run (Nolan Hauser Kick) (Clemson led 42-7 over NC State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
59-35
Clemson defeated NC State.
Total yards
523-436
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
269
Clemson averaged 8.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
254
Clemson averaged 7.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-10
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
2-10
NC State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Clemson | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 523 | 436 |
| Passing Yards | 254 | 257 |
| Rushing Yards | 269 | 179 |
| First Downs | 24 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-10 | 2-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-75 | 4-28 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-34 | 20-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 33 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 26:49 | 33:11 |