WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Trevor Lawrence’s second career start went much better than his first.
First and foremost, the freshman quarterback stayed healthy after suffering a neck injury in the first half of Clemson’s win vs. Syracuse a week ago.
The former five-star prospect also posted a very efficient performance through the air, completing 20-of-25 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns while helping fourth-ranked Clemson to a 63-3 victory over Wake Forest at BB&T Field – on his birthday, no less.
“To go 20-of-25 on the road, leading the offense, you’ve just got to be proud of the young man — on his birthday, too,” Clemson co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott said.