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No. 1 Clemson shows No. 16 Florida St. who's boss, clinches ACC Atlantic Division title

Clemson CB Cordrea Tankersley (25) attempts to bring down Florida State RB Dalvin Cook during first quarter.

CLEMSON, S.C. -- Deshaun Watson threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Deon Cain and Wayne Gallman came through with a game-sealing score as No. 1 Clemson held off No. 16 Florida State and Dalvin Cook for a 23-13 victory Saturday to clinch the ACC Atlantic Division.

The win came on the first Saturday after the Tigers (9-0, 6-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) were chosen No. 1 in the College Football Playoff ranking.