Clemson breaks it open in 2nd half, tops Boston College 31-3
— DJ Uiagalelei broke free up the middle for 40 yards before he tripped himself up and crashed to the turf — 13 yards short of the end zone.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Clemson Tigers
31
Boston College Eagles
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEM | 3 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 31 |
| BC | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA) · 42,138 att.
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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:22 31-3
Brannon Spector 13 Yd pass from DJ Uiagalelei (B.T. Potter Kick)
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Touchdown 14:57 24-3
Beaux Collins 10 Yd pass from DJ Uiagalelei (B.T. Potter Kick)
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Touchdown 11:50 17-3
Joseph Ngata 38 Yd pass from DJ Uiagalelei (B.T. Potter Kick)
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Touchdown 0:45 10-3
Will Shipley 1 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick)
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Field Goal 14:56 3-3
Connor Lytton 30 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:28 3-0
B.T. Potter 35 Yd Field Goal
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BC
6 plays, 11 yards, 4:22 · End of Game
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CLEM 4:22
6 plays, 88 yards, 2:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:22 31-3
Brannon Spector 13 Yd pass from DJ Uiagalelei (B.T. Potter Kick)
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BC 6:34
6 plays, 29 yards, 2:57 · Punt
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CLEM 9:31
4 plays, -2 yards, 1:36 · Missed FG
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BC 11:07
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:33 · Fumble
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CLEM 11:40
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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BC 13:25
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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CLEM 14:57
8 plays, 72 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:57 24-3
Beaux Collins 10 Yd pass from DJ Uiagalelei (B.T. Potter Kick)
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BC 3:22
7 plays, 17 yards, 1:26 · Missed FG
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CLEM 4:48
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:17 · Punt
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BC 7:05
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:15 · Fumble
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CLEM 9:20
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:49 · Punt
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BC 10:09
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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CLEM 11:50
5 plays, 73 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:50 17-3
Joseph Ngata 38 Yd pass from DJ Uiagalelei (B.T. Potter Kick)
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BC 13:39
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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BC
4 plays, 16 yards, 0:45 · End of Half
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CLEM 0:45
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:45 10-3
Will Shipley 1 Yd Run (B.T. Potter Kick)
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BC 3:45
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:58 · Punt
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CLEM 4:43
5 plays, 34 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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BC 7:20
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:13 · Fumble
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CLEM 8:33
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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BC 9:22
11 plays, 52 yards, 4:27 · Downs
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CLEM 13:49
3 plays, 18 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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BC 14:56
6 plays, 48 yards, 2:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:56 3-3
Connor Lytton 30 Yd Field Goal
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CLEM 2:40
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:15 · Punt
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BC 4:55
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:24 · Missed FG
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CLEM 6:19
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:08 · Interception
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BC 7:27
8 plays, 39 yards, 4:01 · Punt
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CLEM 11:28
9 plays, 54 yards, 3:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:28 3-0
B.T. Potter 35 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
CLEM
BC
19
1st Downs
13
5-14
3rd down efficiency
5-18
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
364
Total Yards
245
220
Passing
220
18/32
Comp/Att
20/42
6.9
Yards per pass
5.2
144
Rushing
25
32
Rushing Attempts
30
4.5
Yards per rush
0.8
2-10
Penalties
3-35
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
28:05
Possession
31:55
Highlights
00:28
DJ Uiagalelei threads the needle to extend Clemson's lead
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00:22
Josh DeBerry elevates to snag an impressive INT for Boston College
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00:24
Will Shipley crosses the goal line to give Clemson the lead
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00:28
DJ Uiagalelei puts it on the money for a 38-yard Clemson TD
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