Overview
- Clemson defeated Charleston Southern 37-0 on Saturday in Memorial Stadium, building a 34-0 halftime lead and finishing with a 438-to-76 edge in total yards.
- The Tigers' defense held the Buccaneers to 76 total yards and 0-for-11 on third downs, and a forced kickoff fumble was returned for a defensive touchdown that swung momentum in the second quarter.
- Kicker Nolan Hauser made three field goals including a career-long 59-yarder before halftime while Chris Johnson Jr. and Gideon Davidson combined for three rushing touchdowns.
- Freshman starter Tait Reynolds played turnover-free, finishing 17-of-26 passing for 127 yards and 40 rushing yards, while backups Trent Pearman and Brock Bradley struggled late and Pearman threw two interceptions.
- Charleston Southern will receive $450,000 for the game under a contract obtained via public records that was agreed in July 2017 and moved to this date in 2022, with payment due no later than Feb. 15, 2027.