Clemson
Clemson
4-0
27
FINAL
12
Miami
Miami
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPClemson Clemson topped Miami Miami with a convincing 27-12 victory in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With this win, Clemson solidifies its standing in the league, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience against a struggling Miami squad.
Quarterback Joe Burrow led the charge for Clemson, throwing for 200 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to make crucial plays when it mattered most. Running back Chase Brown contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 83 rushing yards and helping to control the tempo of the game. Miami's Chris Bell was the standout receiver, accumulating 123 receiving yards, but his efforts were not enough to turn the tide.
Defensively, Miami's Trey Moore was a force, registering three total tackles and two sacks, but Clemson's defense ultimately stifled Miami's scoring opportunities. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Clemson intercepted a pass, allowing them to extend their lead just before halftime. With their solid performance on both sides of the ball, Clemson managed to hold off Miami's attempts to rally, ensuring their victory remained secure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 12 | 11 | 92% | 200 | 2 | 1 | 123.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 16 | 8 | 50% | 166 | 2 | 0 | 126.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 83 | 11.9 | 7 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 8 | 40 | 5.0 | 15 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrei Iosivas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bell | WR | 4 | 123 | 30.8 | 89 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 2 | 98 | 49.0 | 9 | 1 | 55 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 1 | 47 | 47.0 | 3 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 27 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 20 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 18 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Terrel Owens | WR | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 19 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tommy Tremble | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Moore | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Warren Sapp | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zayne Anderson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Swayze Bozeman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan McPherson | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Patterson | K | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |

