Florida
Gators
3-0
36
FINAL
42
Clemson
Clemson
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Clemson Clemson narrowly defeated the Florida Gators with a final score of 42-36, improving their season record and establishing dominance in the conference. The stakes were high as both teams sought to solidify their playoff aspirations, making this clash a must-watch.
Clemson's Joe Burrow was the standout performer, throwing for an impressive 288 yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Florida's Bhayshul Tuten also made a significant impact with 95 rushing yards, while Johnny Wilson dazzled with 150 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Tigers' offensive firepower.
Defensively, Clemson's Dexter Lawrence II was a game-changer, recording 3.5 sacks that disrupted Florida's rhythm and provided crucial stops. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Lawrence's pressure forced a turnover on downs, allowing Clemson to maintain their lead and secure the victory. This game highlighted the importance of defensive prowess in close contests, ultimately giving Clemson the edge they needed.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 288 | 4 | 0 | 141.9 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 23 | 14 | 61% | 274 | 2 | 0 | 131.4 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 19 | 95 | 5.0 | 20 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 9 | 92 | 10.2 | 15 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 8 | 84 | 10.5 | 15 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | — | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Wilson | WR | 5 | 150 | 30.0 | 27 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 6 | 148 | 24.7 | 101 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Donald Parham Jr | TE | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 29 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 2 | 72 | 36.0 | 24 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Terrel Owens | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 11 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Jimmy Smith | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bhayshul Tuten | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Arik Armstead | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Murphy | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker Hughes | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oren Burks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darius Rush | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Cam Little | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

