SOUTH BEND, IN – Clemson was beaten in all facets of the game Saturday night in South Bend, and the fans chanted “overrated” as the Irish put together another physical drive late in the fourth quarter only added to the pain.
The defensive line was manhandled by the Notre Dame running game, special teams had a punt blocked that was returned for a touchdown, and the offense was inept and turnover-prone at critical times as the Irish spanked No. 4 Clemson in a 35-14 beatdown at Notre Dame Stadium.
It is the first loss coming out of an open date for the Tigers since 2014.