Klubnik, No. 21 Clemson beat NC State 59-35 in Atlantic Coast Conference opener
— Cade Klubnik has been a difference-maker for Clemson this season. And that's been key to the 21st-ranked Tigers' offensive revival.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
NC State Wolfpack
35
Clemson Tigers
59
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCSU | 0 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 35 |
| CLEM | 28 | 17 | 14 | 0 | 59 |
Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) · 81,500 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs California Golden Bears | W 31-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ Stanford Cardinal | L 28-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L 14-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Louisville Cardinals | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs App State Mountaineers | W 41-31 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:05 35-59
Terrell Anderson 40 Yd pass from Lex Thomas (Kanoah Vinesett Kick)
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Touchdown 8:21 28-59
Demarcus Jones II 6 Yd Run (Kanoah Vinesett Kick)
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Touchdown 12:07 21-59
Hollywood Smothers 2 Yd Run (Kanoah Vinesett Kick)
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Touchdown 0:32 14-59
Ashton Hampton 53 Yd Interception Return (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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Touchdown 6:38 14-52
Kendrick Raphael 6 Yd Run (Kanoah Vinesett Kick)
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Touchdown 9:07 7-52
Adam Randall 4 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 7-45
Nolan Hauser 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:15 7-42
Jay Haynes 19 Yd Run (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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Touchdown 5:53 7-35
Cole Turner 18 Yd Run (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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Touchdown 7:25 7-28
Jordan Waters 5 Yd pass from CJ Bailey (Kanoah Vinesett Kick)
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Touchdown 2:08 0-28
Phil Mafah 38 Yd Run (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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Touchdown 5:07 0-21
Antonio Williams 2 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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Touchdown 7:56 0-14
Antonio Williams 31 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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Touchdown 13:29 0-7
Cade Klubnik 55 Yd Run (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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CLEM
1 play, -1 yard, 0:05 · End of Game
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NCSU 0:05
10 plays, 87 yards, 3:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:05 35-59
Terrell Anderson 40 Yd pass from Lex Thomas (Kanoah Vinesett Kick)
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CLEM 3:55
8 plays, 25 yards, 4:26 · Downs
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NCSU 8:21
4 plays, 52 yards, 1:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:21 28-59
Demarcus Jones II 6 Yd Run (Kanoah Vinesett Kick)
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CLEM 10:00
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:07 · Punt
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NCSU 12:07
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:07 21-59
Hollywood Smothers 2 Yd Run (Kanoah Vinesett Kick)
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NCSU 0:32
1 play, 0 yards, 0:13 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:32 14-59
Ashton Hampton 53 Yd Interception Return (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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CLEM 0:45
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:02 · Punt
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NCSU 2:47
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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CLEM 3:52
6 plays, 27 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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NCSU 6:38
4 plays, 75 yards, 2:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:38 14-52
Kendrick Raphael 6 Yd Run (Kanoah Vinesett Kick)
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CLEM 9:07
7 plays, 55 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:07 7-52
Adam Randall 4 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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NCSU 12:12
6 plays, 30 yards, 2:48 · Downs
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CLEM
7 plays, 24 yards, 0:47 · End of Half
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NCSU 0:47
3 plays, -17 yards, 0:28 · Punt
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CLEM 1:15
9 plays, 89 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 7-45
Nolan Hauser 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:15 7-42
Jay Haynes 19 Yd Run (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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NCSU 4:27
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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CLEM 5:53
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:53 7-35
Cole Turner 18 Yd Run (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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Touchdown 7:25 7-28
Jordan Waters 5 Yd pass from CJ Bailey (Kanoah Vinesett Kick)
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NCSU 7:28
9 plays, 71 yards, 4:34 · Touchdown
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CLEM 12:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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NCSU 13:25
7 plays, 44 yards, 3:43 · Missed FG
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CLEM 2:08
1 play, 38 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:08 0-28
Phil Mafah 38 Yd Run (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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NCSU 2:15
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:52 · Fumble
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CLEM 5:07
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:07 0-21
Antonio Williams 2 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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NCSU 7:12
2 plays, -7 yards, 0:44 · Fumble
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CLEM 7:56
6 plays, 91 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:56 0-14
Antonio Williams 31 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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NCSU 9:30
6 plays, 33 yards, 4:05 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
NCSU
CLEM
24
1st Downs
24
2-10
3rd down efficiency
3-10
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
436
Total Yards
523
257
Passing
254
20/31
Comp/Att
21/34
8.3
Yards per pass
7.5
179
Rushing
269
38
Rushing Attempts
33
4.7
Yards per rush
8.2
4-29
Penalties
6-75
3
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
33:11
Possession
26:49
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