Clemson got another stop and another long punt return. But FSU defense gets a stop - thanks to a hold and a drop on fourth down - and we're mercifully at halftime.
Clemson 28, FSU 0 HALFTIME
Clemson goes right down the field against a defense that is now without two starting DBs (Taylor and Nasrildeen) and its best linebacker (Jackson). Another short rushing TD and Clemson leads 28-0. Lawrence made some great throws on that drive. Only got hit once. By Burns.
Clemson 28, FSU 0 1:07 2nd Qtr
Clemson scores on a Christian Wilkins' one-yard TD run. He's a defensive lineman. Really wouldn't have mattered who got the handoff, because the hole was there. Defense has played well, for the most part. But the offense and special teams have failed spectacularly.
Clemson 21, FSU 0 3:34 2nd Qtr
FSU had a drive going. But a fumble. A drop. Both by Akers. A false start. And then an INT that is returned 43 yards and this one has the makings of a blowout. Clemson has the ball at the FSU 25. And Nasrildeen was just kicked out of the game for targeting.
Clemson 14, FSU 0, 4:41 2nd Qtr
After another FSU punt and a 29-yard return by Clemson .... the Tigers march right down the field and score again on another Lawrence-to-Higgins short TD pass. Special teams have been a disaster in this one. Like it's literally been a debacle. The roughing the kicker, the terrible opening return, the long punt return --- just all Clemson in that category.
Clemson 14, FSU 0 7:49 2nd Qtr
FSU got another stop. Forced a FG attempt. It was missed. But Asante Samuel inexplicably dove into the kicker. Roughed him. Clemson got a first down and scored on a 5-yard TD from Lawrence to Higgins.
Clemson 7, FSU 0, 13:19 2nd Qtr
After another FSU three-and-out (on a drop by Gavin), Clemson now has ball in FSU territory after a 41-yard completion. Levonta Taylor hasn't played in three series, looks like he might be in concussion protocol.
Clemson 0, FSU 0, 15:00 2nd Qtr
Noonie drop on the next drive derailed it. Francois was sacked and fumbled but Minshew recovered. The FSU defense then forced another punt. Seminoles are playing well right now on that side. D.J. Matthews let a punt drop instead of catching it and now the Seminoles have ball at their own 15.
Clemson 0, FSU 0 1:41 1st Qtr
Seminoles had a nice drive going - picked up a couple of first downs on passes. And then Eberle made the worst snap in Doak Campbell history. FSU lost 23 yards and then got an unsportsmanlike call on Akers. Which made it second and 43. Seminoles as you can imagine ended up punting. Clemson takes over on own 34.
Clemson 0, FSU 0 7:59 1st Qtr
FSU made a mistake by trying to return opening kick. It was a short return and there was also an illegal block. So the Seminoles started at their own 7. A three-and out followed and Clemson got the ball at the 50. But the Tigers stalled after one first down and are punting it back to FSU - who just called a timeout on a punt return.
Clemson 0, FSU 0 12:08 1st Qtr
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PREGAME UPDATES
11:55 a.m. -- Sorry for a little delay. Just posting the story on the Dunlaps' $20 million donation. Check it out on the home page if you haven't. Teams have retreated to the locker room. They'll be playing shortly.
11:30 a.m. -- OL will be the same for second straight week. (From left) Kelly, Minshew, Eberle, Arnold and Scott.
11:25 a.m. -- Mark Snyder is down near midfield chatting with Dabo Swinney. Guessing they've crossed paths earlier in their careers. ... Also Amir Rasul is out. He sustained a minor knee injury against Wake.
11:20 a.m. -- Doesn't look like LB Josh Brown is dressed. Guessing he is dealing with a minor injury.
11:15 a.m. -- Very few folks in the stadium so far with the noon start. Only a couple hundred students. ... Players are out warming up. Don'[t see any significant absences yet.
DJ Matthews, who was sick earlier in the week, is dressed and participating.
Lots of recruits on the sideline, including QB commit Sam Howell. Gene will have photos of them coming.
10:37 a.m. - Florida State players are slowly making their way out for warmups. Francois, Blackman are out here throwing passes. Almost all of Clemson's team has been warming up for the last 15 minutes.
Also -- there are five five-star recruits on campus. If you're interested in such matters - and I know you are! - head on over to the premium recruiting board.
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We're here at Doak about two hours before FSU squares off against No. 2 Clemson.
It's a little chilly ... football weather! Highs might not reach 70 today, but expected to be clear skies. We'll have more shortly.
Clemson 28, FSU 0 HALFTIME
Clemson goes right down the field against a defense that is now without two starting DBs (Taylor and Nasrildeen) and its best linebacker (Jackson). Another short rushing TD and Clemson leads 28-0. Lawrence made some great throws on that drive. Only got hit once. By Burns.
Clemson 28, FSU 0 1:07 2nd Qtr
Clemson scores on a Christian Wilkins' one-yard TD run. He's a defensive lineman. Really wouldn't have mattered who got the handoff, because the hole was there. Defense has played well, for the most part. But the offense and special teams have failed spectacularly.
Clemson 21, FSU 0 3:34 2nd Qtr
FSU had a drive going. But a fumble. A drop. Both by Akers. A false start. And then an INT that is returned 43 yards and this one has the makings of a blowout. Clemson has the ball at the FSU 25. And Nasrildeen was just kicked out of the game for targeting.
Clemson 14, FSU 0, 4:41 2nd Qtr
After another FSU punt and a 29-yard return by Clemson .... the Tigers march right down the field and score again on another Lawrence-to-Higgins short TD pass. Special teams have been a disaster in this one. Like it's literally been a debacle. The roughing the kicker, the terrible opening return, the long punt return --- just all Clemson in that category.
Clemson 14, FSU 0 7:49 2nd Qtr
FSU got another stop. Forced a FG attempt. It was missed. But Asante Samuel inexplicably dove into the kicker. Roughed him. Clemson got a first down and scored on a 5-yard TD from Lawrence to Higgins.
Clemson 7, FSU 0, 13:19 2nd Qtr
After another FSU three-and-out (on a drop by Gavin), Clemson now has ball in FSU territory after a 41-yard completion. Levonta Taylor hasn't played in three series, looks like he might be in concussion protocol.
Clemson 0, FSU 0, 15:00 2nd Qtr
Noonie drop on the next drive derailed it. Francois was sacked and fumbled but Minshew recovered. The FSU defense then forced another punt. Seminoles are playing well right now on that side. D.J. Matthews let a punt drop instead of catching it and now the Seminoles have ball at their own 15.
Clemson 0, FSU 0 1:41 1st Qtr
Seminoles had a nice drive going - picked up a couple of first downs on passes. And then Eberle made the worst snap in Doak Campbell history. FSU lost 23 yards and then got an unsportsmanlike call on Akers. Which made it second and 43. Seminoles as you can imagine ended up punting. Clemson takes over on own 34.
Clemson 0, FSU 0 7:59 1st Qtr
FSU made a mistake by trying to return opening kick. It was a short return and there was also an illegal block. So the Seminoles started at their own 7. A three-and out followed and Clemson got the ball at the 50. But the Tigers stalled after one first down and are punting it back to FSU - who just called a timeout on a punt return.
Clemson 0, FSU 0 12:08 1st Qtr
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PREGAME UPDATES
11:55 a.m. -- Sorry for a little delay. Just posting the story on the Dunlaps' $20 million donation. Check it out on the home page if you haven't. Teams have retreated to the locker room. They'll be playing shortly.
11:30 a.m. -- OL will be the same for second straight week. (From left) Kelly, Minshew, Eberle, Arnold and Scott.
11:25 a.m. -- Mark Snyder is down near midfield chatting with Dabo Swinney. Guessing they've crossed paths earlier in their careers. ... Also Amir Rasul is out. He sustained a minor knee injury against Wake.
11:20 a.m. -- Doesn't look like LB Josh Brown is dressed. Guessing he is dealing with a minor injury.
11:15 a.m. -- Very few folks in the stadium so far with the noon start. Only a couple hundred students. ... Players are out warming up. Don'[t see any significant absences yet.
DJ Matthews, who was sick earlier in the week, is dressed and participating.
Lots of recruits on the sideline, including QB commit Sam Howell. Gene will have photos of them coming.
10:37 a.m. - Florida State players are slowly making their way out for warmups. Francois, Blackman are out here throwing passes. Almost all of Clemson's team has been warming up for the last 15 minutes.
Also -- there are five five-star recruits on campus. If you're interested in such matters - and I know you are! - head on over to the premium recruiting board.
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We're here at Doak about two hours before FSU squares off against No. 2 Clemson.
It's a little chilly ... football weather! Highs might not reach 70 today, but expected to be clear skies. We'll have more shortly.
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