Klubnik, No. 21 Clemson beat NC State 59-35 in Atlantic Coast Conference opener
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Artie Walker Jr.]
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Cade Klubnik threw for three touchdowns and added a 55-yard scoring run as No. 21 Clemson continued its offensive revival with a 59-35 victory over NC State to start Atlantic Coast Conference play Saturday. Klubnik and the Tigers scored eight first-half touchdowns in a 66-20 victory over Appalachian State two weeks ago. This time, Clemson had six first-half TDs and led the Wolfpack 45-7 by halftime. It was Clemson’s 800th victory in program history, the first ACC team to reach that mark.
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Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) celebrates a 55-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Artie Walker Jr.)
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