Total Yards
SMU468
Clemson325
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Clemson at SMU
Dec 8, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
ACC Championship
Season 2024RegularWeek 15
Away
Clemson
ACC
Final Score
34 - 31
CS
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SMU
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
SMU319
Clemson262
Rushing Yards
SMU149
Clemson63
Turnovers
SMU2
Clemson0
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature41°F
Wind6 mph SW
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
SMU vs Clemson box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
SMU27:51
Clemson31:50
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Clemson edges SMU 34-31
Clemson defeated SMU 34-31 in Week 15 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 325-468 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Clemson set the terms early in a game that finished 34-31. Kevin Jennings run for 24 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) came with {'seconds': 5, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving SMU the first major swing.
Clemson's box score carried the story: 325 total yards, 63 rushing yards, and 262 passing yards. SMU finished with 468 total yards, including 149 on the ground and 319 through the air.
Clemson converted 7-17 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Clemson led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nolan Hauser 56 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings run for 24 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 7-14 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Cade Klubnik pass complete to Jake Briningstool for 5 yds for a TD (Nolan Hauser KICK) (Clemson led 14-0 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Cade Klubnik pass complete to Bryant Wesco Jr. for 35 yds for a TD (Nolan Hauser KICK) (Clemson led 7-0 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Cade Klubnik pass complete to Bryant Wesco Jr. for 43 yds for a TD (Nolan Hauser KICK) (Clemson led 21-7 over SMU).
Field Goal Good
Nolan Hauser 44 yd FG GOOD (Clemson led 24-7 over SMU).
Passing Touchdown
Kevin Jennings pass complete to Brashard Smith for 10 yds for a TD (Collin Rogers KICK) (SMU led 14-24 over Clemson).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-31
Clemson defeated SMU.
Total yards
325-468
Clemson held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
63
Clemson averaged 2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
262
Clemson averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-17
Clemson's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
SMU's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | SMU | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 468 | 325 |
| Passing Yards | 319 | 262 |
| Rushing Yards | 149 | 63 |
| First Downs | 27 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-17 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-65 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-52 | 24-41 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 27:51 | 31:50 |