Second-ranked Clemson struggled to move the ball early in Saturday’s 35-6 win over Duke, finishing the first quarter with just 32 yards of total offense, one yard on the ground, punting three times and failing to put points on the scoreboard.
Meanwhile, the Blue Devils came out hot with 127 yards in the first quarter, but the Tiger defense flexed holding their opponent to just six points on a pair of field goals.
The six points would be all Clemson (11-0, 8-0 ACC) would allow as it went on to score 35 unanswered points on Military Appreciation Day and Senior Night at Death Valley.