Live Updates: FAU at Clemson

Live scores, stats, and updates from FAU at Clemson!

Earlier this week, Clemson fell out of the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2021. The Tigers (1-1, 0-1 ACC) will look to climb back into the rankings as they face FAU out of the AAC. With kickoff set for 8 p.m., Clemson is attempting to win its 19th consecutive night game in Death Valley.

Pregame: Clemson will be with offensive guard Walker Parks and safety Andrew Mukuba. Mitchell Mayes will replace Parks. 

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First Quarter

• Clemson wins the toss and defers.
• After picking up a first down on the first play, Clemson corner Nate Wiggins intercepts a Casey Thompson pass and takes it back for a pick-six. Clemson 7 - FAU 0
• That was Wiggins' second career interception and his first touchdown.

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— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) September 17, 2023

• TJ Parker and Peter Woods combine for a big tackle for loss, but fellow freshman Khalil Barnes gets burned on a post route. Fortunately, the pass was overthrown. FAU is forced to punt.
• Cade Klubnik hits Antonio Williams on an RPO for a first down.
• Klubnik drills one to Cole Turner on 3rd down for another first down, then uses his legs to move the ball inside the FAU 35.
• Cade Klubnik hits Tyler Brown for a 30-yard touchdown. Clemson 13 - FAU 0
• Drive Summary: Cade Klubnik - 5-5, 59 yards, 1 touchdown
• Clemson forces a three-and-out but FAU attempts a fake punt and comes up just short.
• After missing an XP earlier, Robert Gunn III misses a 31-yard field goal.
• Freshman Khalil Barnes intercepts a Casey Thompson pass.
• Cade Klubnik finds tight end Jake Briningstool in the endzone a couple of plays later. XP is good. Clemson 20 - FAU 0
• First Quarter Summary: Cade Klubnik: 8-9, 76 yards, 2 touchdowns. Tyler Brown: 30-yard touchdown reception. Barrett Carter: 3 tackles, .5 TFL. Nate Wiggins: 1 INT, 1 TD.

Second Quarter

• After forcing another punt, Will Shipley takes a carry all the way into FAU territory.
• Klubnik finds Adam Randall running wide open on third and 13 for a conversion. Phil Mafah takes it in from 19 yards out on the next play. Clemson 27 - FAU 0
• Khalil Barnes strips the ball away from an FAU ball carrier and takes it back inside the 5 but the play is under review.
• After review, the ball went out of bounds prior to being recovered. FAU ball.
• Casey Thompson finds a receiver wide open and FAU moves into Clemson territory. 
• Clemson defensive end Cade Denhoff is flagged for roughing the passer, moving the ball inside of Clemson's 20. Casey Thompson injured on the play.
• TJ Parker comes clean up the middle for a sack on second down. Clemson gets a stop on the next play bringing up 4th and 19.
• FAU misses a 47-yard field goal.
• Two Cade Klubnik passes have Clemson inside the FAU 40.
• After a pass interference call, Klubnik carries the ball for another first down inside of the five.
• A QB sneak gives Cade Klubnik his first rushing touchdown of the year. Clemson 34 - FAU 0
• Clemson forces another three-and-out. FAU has yet to eclipse 100 yards. 
• The Tigers go three-and-out on their next drive.
• FAU has moved the ball near the 50 with just over a minute left in the half.
• Jalyn Phillips gets the sack, forcing a punt.

Third Quarter

• Clemson goes three-and-out on their opening possession of the second half.
• The Tigers return the favor, forcing yet another three-and-out.
• Cade Klubnik is nearly intercepted, Clemson goes three-and-out again.
• After forcing another three-and-out, Tyler Brown fumbles the punt and FAU recovers at the 40.
• Wade Woodaz intercepts a pass for the second week in a row, this time returning it inside the FAU 20.
• The Tigers are unable to pick up a first down, coming up short on 4th and 1.
• After a pass interference penalty, the Tigers force a punt. Tyler Brown returns it 37 yards deep into FAU territory.
• Following the return, Tyler Brown hauls in two passes, including his second touchdown of the night. Clemson 41 - FAU 0
• Two big plays move FAU into Clemson territory. A lot of backups in for Clemson.

Fourth Quarter

• Three minutes into the quarter, Michael Johnson Jr. punches it into the endzone from a yard out, giving FAU their first points of the game. Clemson 41 - FAU 7
• Hunter Helms in at quarterback. An unnecessary roughness penalty puts Clemson near midfield. 
• Domonique Thomas busts a big run deep into Owls' territory.
• Thomas punches the ball in a couple of plays later. Clemson 48 - FAU 7
• FAU busts a big run down to Clemson's 20.
• Clemson forces a fumble. Taking over with 3:45 to go.
• Paul Tyson enters the game at quarterback.
• Clemson goes three-and-out. The punt goes out of bounds at Clemson's 45.
• FAU scores on a wide receiver pass. Clemson 48 - FAU 14

How to Watch FAU at Clemson

• Who's playing: Florida Atlantic (1-1) vs Clemson (1-1)
• Gameday: Saturday, September 16th
• Game time: 8:00 pm ET
• TV: ACCN
• Location: Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC)
• Stream on ESPN - HERE
• Commentators: Wes Durham, Tim Hasselbeck, Taylor Tannebaum
• Listen: ClemsonTigers.com