A high-stress day for Clemson ended up with a deep exhale for both the 2020 season and well beyond.
With Trevor Lawrence watching from his off-campus apartment after testing positive for COVID-19, Clemson trailed by as many as 18 points in the first half against unranked Boston College. They trailed by 15 at halftime, the most a top-ranked team has trailed at home at halftime since 1950.
But all the angst, worrying and sweaty palms were relieved after a precocious performance by freshman quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei, who calmly led Clemson to a 34-28 comeback victory with an authoritative second half.