No. 2 Clemson outlasts Texas A&M 28-26
Kelly Bryant threw for 205 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score to help No. 2 Clemson escape with a 28-26 victory over Kellen Mond and Texas A&M on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Clemson Tigers
28
Texas A&M Aggies
26
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEM | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
| TA&M | 3 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 26 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Syracuse Orange | W 18-13 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Florida State Seminoles | W 36-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Virginia Tech Hokies | L 16-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Charleston Southern Buccaneers | W 37-0 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Miami Hurricanes | L 13-41 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:46 28-26
Kendrick Rogers 24 Yd pass from Kellen Mond (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 14:07 28-20
Quartney Davis 14 Yd pass from Kellen Mond (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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Touchdown 1:01 28-13
Travis Etienne 1 Yd Run (Greg Huegel Kick)
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Touchdown 4:22 21-13
Kendrick Rogers 9 Yd pass from Kellen Mond (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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Touchdown 4:59 21-6
Diondre Overton 8 Yd pass from Kelly Bryant (Greg Huegel Kick)
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Field Goal 10:37 14-6
Daniel LaCamera 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:13 14-3
Tee Higgins 64 Yd pass from Trevor Lawrence (Greg Huegel Kick)
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Touchdown 1:23 7-3
Kelly Bryant 1 Yd Run (Greg Huegel Kick)
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Field Goal 4:28 0-3
Daniel LaCamera 40 Yd Field Goal
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CLEM
1 play, -1 yard, 0:46 · End of Game
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TA&M 0:46
2 plays, 49 yards, 0:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:46 28-26
Kendrick Rogers 24 Yd pass from Kellen Mond (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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CLEM 1:12
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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TA&M 2:13
5 plays, 85 yards, 1:50 · Fumble
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CLEM 4:03
4 plays, 29 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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TA&M 6:24
10 plays, 39 yards, 5:34 · Punt
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CLEM 11:58
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:09 · Punt
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TA&M 14:07
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:07 28-20
Quartney Davis 14 Yd pass from Kellen Mond (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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CLEM 1:01
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:01 28-13
Travis Etienne 1 Yd Run (Greg Huegel Kick)
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TA&M 4:22
2 plays, 78 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:22 21-13
Kendrick Rogers 9 Yd pass from Kellen Mond (Daniel LaCamera Kick)
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CLEM 4:59
4 plays, 70 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:59 21-6
Diondre Overton 8 Yd pass from Kelly Bryant (Greg Huegel Kick)
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TA&M 6:28
6 plays, 33 yards, 2:36 · Fumble
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CLEM 9:04
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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TA&M 10:37
5 plays, 34 yards, 2:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:37 14-6
Daniel LaCamera 40 Yd Field Goal
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CLEM 13:05
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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CLEM 0:01
1 play, 15 yards, 0:05 · End of Half
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TA&M 0:06
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:48 · Punt
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CLEM 1:54
8 plays, 53 yards, 3:17 · Fumble
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TA&M 5:11
8 plays, 30 yards, 3:10 · Missed FG
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CLEM 8:21
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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TA&M 9:43
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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CLEM 11:41
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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TA&M 13:19
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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CLEM 14:13
1 play, 64 yards, 0:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:13 14-3
Tee Higgins 64 Yd pass from Trevor Lawrence (Greg Huegel Kick)
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TA&M 14:27
5 plays, 4 yards, 1:56 · Punt
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CLEM 1:23
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:23 7-3
Kelly Bryant 1 Yd Run (Greg Huegel Kick)
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TA&M 4:28
8 plays, 32 yards, 3:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:28 0-3
Daniel LaCamera 40 Yd Field Goal
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CLEM 7:57
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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TA&M 9:48
11 plays, 66 yards, 5:12 · Missed FG
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
CLEM
TA&M
14
1st Downs
25
4-13
3rd down efficiency
6-16
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
413
Total Yards
501
298
Passing
430
17/27
Comp/Att
23/40
11.0
Yards per pass
10.8
115
Rushing
71
32
Rushing Attempts
32
3.6
Yards per rush
2.2
4-49
Penalties
5-32
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
26:08
Possession
33:52
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