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Instant Analysis: No. 1 Clemson 37, South Carolina 32

Watson led Clemson to a 37-32 victory over archrival South Carolina. Top-ranked Clemson finishes the regular season 12-0, while the Gamecocks drop to 3-9 on the season.

The difference in the game? Clemson’s quarterback.

PLAYER OF THE GAME: Deshaun Watson had a Heisman worthy performance in his second Palmetto Bowl. The sophomore quarterback completed 20-of-27 passes for 279 yards and a touchdown. Watson added 21 carries for 114 yards and three scores. His performance was the difference in the game

THE GOOD:Clemson put up over 500 yards of offense for the eighth consecutive game in winning it's first game at Williams Brice Stadium since 2007.