CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — DJ Uiagalelei threw for two touchdowns and ran for a 3rd as No. 9 Clemson wrapped up an undefeated ACC frequent season and gained its 40th straight at residence beating Miami 40-10 on Saturday.
The Tigers (10-1, 8- ACC) have gained at the very least 10 online games in 12 straight seasons and — for a 50 percent — had their most dominant showing on both sides of the ball.
Clemson scored touchdowns on a few of its first 4 possessions though Miami (5-6, 3-4) was stuffed by the Tigers protection.
Uiagalelei related on a 7-garden TD move to Davis Allen, then ran 1 in from 8 yards out to lead 14- a lot less than 11 minutes in.
After protection Jalyn Phillips’ interception, Clemson yet again observed the stop zone on Uiagalelei’s 2-property throw to restricted conclusion Luke Price tag.
Miami had no answers. Freshman Jacurri Brown, who sparked the Hurricanes to a 35-14 gain about Ga Tech very last week, was hounded by Clemson’s defenders and off goal when he was ready to toss the ball.
The Hurricanes managed just 8 yards full the first two quarters and a period-minimal 98 for the activity.
In the 2nd 50 %, Miami took gain of Clemson’s sloppy play to tighten factors up. A fourth-quarter fumble by Uiagalelei was returned to the Tigers 10 and backup Jake Garcia tossed a 1-garden rating to Kahlil Brantley to slash points to 26-10.
But that is as shut as the Hurricanes could arrive. They’ll will need a acquire about Pitt following 7 days to make the postseason in mentor Mario Cristobal’s debut season.
Uiagalelei done 22 of 34 throws for 227 yards and an interception. He also led the Tigers in rushing with 89 yards.
THE TAKEAWAY
Miami: The Hurricanes had been confused early by Clemson on offense and protection. “The U” will likely have to hit the recruiting trail and the transfer portal similarly tough this offseason to choose steps ahead in the ACC.
Clemson: The Tigers appeared as great as they have all yr in the first half. Then as undesirable as feasible in the 2nd 50 %. Clemson’s been chasing consistency all period extended and nonetheless has not to come across it as it closes in on an ACC title matchup with dynamic North Carolina in two months.
Missing Player
Clemson starting off defensive tackle Bryan Bresee missed his fourth activity this year, this most recent 1 owing to disease. Bresee skipped a get around Louisiana Tech following the loss of life of his sister, Ella, in September. He also didn’t play in victories above North Carolina Point out and Boston College earlier this period following getting identified with a kidney infection.
UP Upcoming
Miami closes the regular-season year at household on Saturday in opposition to Pittsburgh.
Clemson finishes at dwelling looking for its eighth straight earn about rival South Carolina on Saturday.
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