See how The Clemson Insider graded each position group in third-ranked Clemson’s 59-0 win over South Carolina State on Saturday in Death Valley.
Quarterbacks: A
Quarterback play was just about as good as it can be on Saturday. After a lackluster couple of games, Clemson’s passing game found its rhythm. With five different guys throwing at least one pass—including walk-on James Barnes—the Tigers completed 27-of-35 passes for 328 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions. The position also accounted for 36 rushing yards in the game. Deshaun Watson seemed to get his groove back against the Bulldogs, but perhaps the most impressive performance belonged to backup Nick Schuessler, who firmly established himself as the primary reserve behind Watson in the pecking order.