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The Good, the Bad, and the Bizarre in Clemson’s 37-0 Crushing of Charleston Southern

Clemson’s defense delivered a historic performance in a 37-0 rout of Charleston Southern, stifling the Buccaneers with a relentless ground game and suffocating pressure. The Tigers forced just six first downs and held Charleston Southern to 76 total yards, including a perfect 0-for-11 record on third-down conversions.

Up front, Clemson’s pass rush dominated, tallying four sacks for a combined loss of 77 yards, with Caden Story leading the charge by disrupting the offense with 1.5 sacks and three tackles for loss. The defense also capitalized on special teams brilliance, recovering a forced fumble on a second-quarter kickoff for a touchdown, while kicker Nolan Hauser added 13 points with three successful field goals, including a 59-yarder in the first half.

On offense, Clemson’s ground attack was unstoppable, gaining 231 net rushing yards on 46 attempts, with Gideon Davidson and Max Wilson standing out as key contributors. Despite the lopsided score, Charleston Southern’s defense showed resilience in the second half, managing to keep the game close for a stretch before Clemson’s dominance took full effect.

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