Klubnik not enough to carry Clemson over Texas in homecoming playoff loss
— Cade Klubnik carved up Texas' defense Saturday night like nobody else this season, just not enough to complete a spectacular homecoming.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Clemson Tigers
24
Texas Longhorns
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEM | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| TEX | 7 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 38 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/25/26 | @ California Golden Bears | W 24-10 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 10:48 24-38
Jaydon Blue 77 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick)
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Touchdown 11:43 24-31
T.J. Moore 7 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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Touchdown 3:29 17-31
Jarvis Green 25 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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Field Goal 8:10 10-31
Bert Auburn 22 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:28 10-28
Gunnar Helm 19 Yd pass from Quinn Ewers (Bert Auburn Kick)
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Field Goal 1:33 10-21
Nolan Hauser 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:26 7-21
Quintrevion Wisner 16 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick)
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Touchdown 12:49 7-14
Jaydon Blue 38 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick)
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Touchdown 2:04 7-7
Quintrevion Wisner 3 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick)
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Touchdown 8:14 7-0
Antonio Williams 22 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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TEX
2 plays, -3 yards, 1:16 · End of Game
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CLEM 1:16
5 plays, 31 yards, 0:27 · Downs
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TEX 1:43
11 plays, 55 yards, 5:41 · Fumble
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CLEM 7:24
9 plays, 73 yards, 3:24 · Downs
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TEX 10:48
2 plays, 83 yards, 0:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:48 24-38
Jaydon Blue 77 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick)
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CLEM 11:43
10 plays, 64 yards, 4:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:43 24-31
T.J. Moore 7 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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TEX 0:55
5 plays, 39 yards, 2:34 · Downs
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CLEM 3:29
4 plays, 55 yards, 1:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:29 17-31
Jarvis Green 25 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
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TEX 4:34
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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CLEM 5:34
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:36 · Punt
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TEX 8:10
14 plays, 71 yards, 6:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:10 10-31
Bert Auburn 22 Yd Field Goal
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CLEM
3 plays, 17 yards, 0:28 · End of Half
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TEX 0:28
7 plays, 65 yards, 1:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:28 10-28
Gunnar Helm 19 Yd pass from Quinn Ewers (Bert Auburn Kick)
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CLEM 1:33
7 plays, 40 yards, 1:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:33 10-21
Nolan Hauser 32 Yd Field Goal
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TEX 2:40
2 plays, -6 yards, 0:39 · Interception
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CLEM 3:19
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:50 · Fumble
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TEX 4:09
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:45 · Downs
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CLEM 5:54
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:32 · Interception
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TEX 7:26
6 plays, 87 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:26 7-21
Quintrevion Wisner 16 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick)
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CLEM 10:23
4 plays, 35 yards, 2:26 · Punt
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TEX 12:49
5 plays, 65 yards, 2:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:49 7-14
Jaydon Blue 38 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick)
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CLEM 14:53
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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TEX 2:04
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:04 7-7
Quintrevion Wisner 3 Yd Run (Bert Auburn Kick)
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CLEM 8:14
12 plays, 75 yards, 6:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:14 7-0
Antonio Williams 22 Yd pass from Cade Klubnik (Nolan Hauser Kick)
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
CLEM
TEX
20
1st Downs
26
3-12
3rd down efficiency
6-12
1-3
4th down efficiency
1-4
412
Total Yards
494
336
Passing
202
26/43
Comp/Att
17/24
7.8
Yards per pass
8.4
76
Rushing
292
24
Rushing Attempts
48
3.2
Yards per rush
6.1
5-65
Penalties
2-10
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
27:03
Possession
32:57
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