Clemson lost as a double-digit home favorite Saturday for the first time since the home defeat that preceded a 40-game winning streak in Death Valley, also a one-point loss (43-42 to Pitt in 2016).
What exactly went into the stunning 31-30 defeat to the Gamecocks? Taking a closer look at results with the aid of Pro Football Focus:
Offense
Unit grade notes: As you might expect, nothing in the passing game received satisfactory marks. The passing grade was the second-worst of the season (47.2), joining the Tigers’ other loss at Notre Dame (41.