Clemson Tigers Dominate South Carolina Gamecocks in Rivalry Clash: Clemson 28, South Carolina 14
Recap of Clemson vs South Carolina (28-14). Game highlights, key performances, and analysis.
Clemson Tigers Dominate South Carolina Gamecocks in Rivalry Clash: Clemson 28, South Carolina 14
Game Result Overview
The Clemson Tigers emerged victorious over the South Carolina Gamecocks in a hard-fought rivalry game, securing a 28-14 win on Saturday. The game, played on November 29, 2025, saw the Tigers control the tempo and ultimately prevail against a spirited South Carolina squad.
Key Individual Performances
Clemson's offense was spearheaded by quarterback Cade Klubnik, who completed 24 of 39 passes for 268 yards. His primary target was T.J. Moore, who hauled in six receptions for 101 yards. Adam Randall led the Tigers' rushing attack, carrying the ball 24 times for 102 yards and a touchdown. Gideon Davidson added 24 rushing yards.
South Carolina quarterback Lanorris Sellers had a strong performance, throwing for 381 yards on 23-of-42 passing and two touchdowns. Vandrevious Jacobs was Sellers' favorite target, racking up 141 receiving yards and a touchdown on seven catches. Nyck Harbor also had a big day, catching six passes for 115 yards and a touchdown.
Defensively, Sammy Brown led Clemson with nine tackles. Wade Woodaz and Branden Strozier each contributed seven and six tackles, respectively. For South Carolina, Fred Johnson, Peyton Williams, and Jalon Kilgore recorded eight, seven, and seven tackles, respectively. Peyton Williams also recorded a sack for the Gamecocks.
Turning Points
The game saw several pivotal moments that swung the momentum in Clemson's favor. In the 1st quarter, a costly fumble by South Carolina, after a 32-yard completion by Lanorris Sellers, was recovered by Clemson's defense, giving the Tigers a crucial opportunity.
The 2nd quarter saw a flurry of scoring. South Carolina's Lanorris Sellers connected with Nyck Harbor on a 53-yard touchdown pass to tie the game. Clemson responded with two field goals by N. Hauser in the 3rd quarter. Later in the 2nd quarter, Lanorris Sellers was sacked for a 7-yard loss, stalling a South Carolina drive. Clemson took the lead early in the 3rd quarter with a 42-yard field goal.
In the 4th quarter, Clemson's defense continued to pressure Sellers, sacking him for an 8-yard loss, further hindering South Carolina's attempts to mount a comeback. Adam Randall's rushing touchdown, combined with the defense's ability to limit South Carolina's scoring opportunities, ultimately sealed the victory for Clemson.
Looking Ahead
Clemson will look to build on this important win as they progress through the remainder of their season. South Carolina will need to regroup after this loss and focus on improving their consistency on both sides of the ball. Both teams will now turn their attention to their upcoming games as they strive to reach their season goals.