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Clemson at Texas
Dec 21, 2024 • Completed
College Football Playoff First Round Game Presented by Allstate
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Clemson
ACC

Final Score
24 - 38

Home
Texas
SEC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
27%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
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Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Texas beats Clemson 38-24
Texas defeated Clemson 38-24 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 494-412 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Texas set the terms early in a game that finished 38-24. Quintrevion Wisner run for 3 yds for a TD (Bert Auburn KICK) came with {'seconds': 4, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Texas the first major swing.
Texas's box score carried the story: 494 total yards, 292 rushing yards, and 202 passing yards. Clemson finished with 412 total yards, including 76 on the ground and 336 through the air.
Texas converted 6-12 on third down, went 1-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Texas led 28-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jaydon Blue run for 77 yds for a TD (Bert Auburn KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Quintrevion Wisner run for 3 yds for a TD (Bert Auburn KICK) (Texas led 7-7 over Clemson).
Passing Touchdown
Cade Klubnik pass complete to Antonio Williams for 22 yds for a TD (Nolan Hauser KICK) (Clemson led 7-0 over Texas).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaydon Blue run for 38 yds for a TD (Bert Auburn KICK) (Texas led 14-7 over Clemson).
Field Goal Good
Nolan Hauser 32 yd FG GOOD (Clemson led 10-21 over Texas).
Passing Touchdown
Quinn Ewers pass complete to Gunnar Helm for 19 yds for a TD (Bert Auburn KICK) (Texas led 28-10 over Clemson).
Rushing Touchdown
Quintrevion Wisner run for 16 yds for a TD (Bert Auburn KICK) (Texas led 21-7 over Clemson).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-24
Texas defeated Clemson.
Total yards
494-412
Texas held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
292
Texas averaged 6.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
202
Texas averaged 8.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
Texas's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-12
Clemson's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Texas | Clemson |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 494 | 412 |
| Passing Yards | 202 | 336 |
| Rushing Yards | 292 | 76 |
| First Downs | 26 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 3-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-10 | 5-65 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-24 | 26-43 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 32:57 | 27:03 |