No. 17 Clemson wears down Stanford with Klubnik's 5 TDs and defense's 3 takeaways in 40-14 win
— When Clemson's offense struggled to get points early on, cornerback Avieon Terrell shrugged it off and told them not to worry.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Stanford Cardinal
14
Clemson Tigers
40
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAN | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| CLEM | 10 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 40 |
Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) · 80,295 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Louisville Cardinals | L 24-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs NC State Wolfpack | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Elon Phoenix | W 34-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish | L 7-58 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L 3-57 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
-
Touchdown 2:31 14-40
Emmett Mosley V 22 Yd pass from Justin Lamson (Emmet Kenney Kick)
-
Touchdown 10:36 7-40
Olsen Patt-Henry 2 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
-
Touchdown 14:10 7-33
Bryant Wesco Jr. 34 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser PAT blocked)
-
Touchdown 1:09 7-27
Cole Turner 43 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
-
Field Goal 10:06 7-20
Nolan Hauser 33 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 0:39 7-17
Elic Ayomanor 19 Yd pass from Ashton Daniels (Emmet Kenney Kick)
-
Touchdown 1:49 0-17
Jake Briningstool 3 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
-
Field Goal 5:49 0-10
Nolan Hauser 20 Yd Field Goal
-
Touchdown 12:19 0-7
Cade Klubnik 34 Yd Run (Nolan Hauser Kick)
-
CLEM
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:31 · End of Game
-
STAN 2:31
8 plays, 66 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 2:31 14-40
Emmett Mosley V 22 Yd pass from Justin Lamson (Emmet Kenney Kick)
-
CLEM 6:23
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:12 · Punt
-
STAN 8:35
6 plays, 10 yards, 2:01 · Punt
-
CLEM 10:36
4 plays, 35 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 10:36 7-40
Olsen Patt-Henry 2 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
-
STAN 11:51
3 plays, -8 yards, 2:19 · Punt
-
CLEM 14:10
1 play, 34 yards, 0:07 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 14:10 7-33
Bryant Wesco Jr. 34 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser PAT blocked)
-
STAN 14:17
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:52 · Downs
-
CLEM 1:09
2 plays, 43 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 1:09 7-27
Cole Turner 43 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
-
STAN 1:56
1 play, 0 yards, 0:05 · Interception
-
CLEM 2:01
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:44 · Punt
-
STAN 3:45
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:21 · Punt
-
CLEM 5:06
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:51 · Punt
-
STAN 5:57
7 plays, 65 yards, 4:09 · Downs
-
CLEM 10:06
12 plays, 58 yards, 4:54 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 10:06 7-20
Nolan Hauser 33 Yd Field Goal
-
CLEM
1 play, 0 yards, 0:39 · End of Half
-
STAN 0:39
7 plays, 75 yards, 1:10 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 0:39 7-17
Elic Ayomanor 19 Yd pass from Ashton Daniels (Emmet Kenney Kick)
-
CLEM 1:49
8 plays, 54 yards, 2:31 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 1:49 0-17
Jake Briningstool 3 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
-
STAN 4:20
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:32 · Punt
-
CLEM 5:52
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:40 · Punt
-
STAN 7:32
6 plays, 14 yards, 4:42 · Punt
-
CLEM 12:14
6 plays, 57 yards, 2:36 · Interception
-
STAN 14:50
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:51 · Punt
-
CLEM 1:41
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:23 · Punt
-
STAN 3:04
6 plays, 55 yards, 2:44 · Interception
-
CLEM 5:48
5 plays, 77 yards, 2:10 · Field Goal
-
Field Goal 5:49 0-10
Nolan Hauser 20 Yd Field Goal
-
STAN 7:58
9 plays, 68 yards, 4:21 · Interception
-
CLEM 12:19
3 plays, 34 yards, 0:54 · Touchdown
-
Touchdown 12:19 0-7
Cade Klubnik 34 Yd Run (Nolan Hauser Kick)
-
STAN 13:13
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:47 · Fumble
Showing the last 38 of 38 events.
Team Stats
STAN
CLEM
20
1st Downs
18
7-17
3rd down efficiency
5-12
0-3
4th down efficiency
0-0
361
Total Yards
405
125
Passing
255
13/27
Comp/Att
15/31
4.6
Yards per pass
8.2
236
Rushing
150
44
Rushing Attempts
30
5.4
Yards per rush
5.0
5-58
Penalties
3-35
3
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
1
33:47
Possession
26:13
Highlights
00:45
Cade Klubnik calls his own number for Clemson TD
Watch on ESPN
00:25
Avieon Terrell comes up with an interception for Clemson
Watch on ESPN
00:20
Bryant Wesco Jr. shows the hands on 70-yard reception
Watch on ESPN
00:34
Jeadyn Lukus hauls in Clemson's 2nd INT of the first quarter
Watch on ESPN
NCAAF News
All news
ESPN
2026 'College GameDay' Week 10: Miami vs. Notre Dame
"College GameDay" heads to Notre Dame, Indiana for Week 10.
News
Notre Dame preparing for injured WR Toney, Miami's other 'great players'
Notre Dame is preparing for multiple scenarios for Saturday's showdown with Miami following news of an ankle injury to Hurricanes star receiver Malachi Toney.
Video
McAfee announces Jason Sudeikis as guest picker for 'College GameDay'
McAfee announces Jason Sudeikis as guest picker for 'College GameDay'
ESPN
2027 NFL draft questions, latest intel, risers, CFB standouts
CJ Carr vs. Darian Mensah? Jordan Reid weighs in on Saturday's exciting Miami-Notre Dame matchup featuring two of the NFL draft class's top passers.