Carlson's 53-yard field goal - the sixth of his career from 50 yards or more - with 12:58 left in the first half appeared to wake up Clemson's offense, which had struggled to muster any consistency to that point. "Auburn has no shortage of running backs to choose from as 6'0", 230-pound senior Jovon Robinson leads the way. "It's been fun. Coach (Kodi) Burns is the man, so it's been fun".
Asked if the Tigers will play three quarterbacks after what happened on Saturday night, Malzahn said, "We may continue to do that".
Clemson was able to move the ball well at times, rolling up 233 yards in the first half, but going to the locker room, they only had 10 points to show for their efforts.
If that's true, then Clemson's game at Auburn Saturday night is a toss-up, which may not be all that surprising given recent history in the series.
In this December 5, 2015, file phot, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watches prior to the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Charlotte, N.C. Three SEC-ACC matchups and Pittsburgh RB James Conners emotional return after his fight with cancer headline opening weekend around the Atlantic Coast Conference. "The second quarter hit and everything started flowing really good". Auburn did it by containing Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson on the ground.
Clemson, three-time national leader in tackles for a loss, coaxed Auburn into 13 negative plays including three sacks.
"My expectation is we've still got a long ways to go". But we've all seen the insane stuff that's happened at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Malzahn's Auburn tenure.
The coach was also irritated by the suggestion all three quarterbacks seemed to be on equal footing, again labeling White as Auburn's clear-cut starter.
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"Offensively, obviously in the first half it was a big struggle,"?he said. Meanwhile Gallman banged out 123 yards on thirty carries.
Clemson then ended the half by driving 64 yards in eight plays to set up Huegel's 30-yard field goal with seven seconds left in the half.
Of course, it was odd that Auburn even got the chance to attempt a miracle. Even when Auburn had him covered, he hauled in a pass that was deflected and picked up 18 yards. Clemson had the only turnover on a fumble recovered by AU freshman defensive Derrick Brown.
Auburn made the stop and drove into Clemson territory, but couldn't make Swinney pay for his decision.
Why didn't Malzahn try a field goal to make a 13-3 game a one-score game there?
On the ensuing drive, Clemson quarterback Watson squeezed forward on a third-and-one play to keep possession; two snaps later, receiver Mike Williams hauled in a back-shoulder catch along the sideline for 20 yards, followed by a 20-yard scamper by tailback Wayne Gallman. "They didn't really make too many mistakes, so they did a good job". Following the failed PAT, Clemson led 19-6.
Zach Lentz is a Clemson University alumnus who got his start working with the Tigers basketball team from 1999-2004. "I take responsibility for that, driving the team, driving the offense, making sure everyone's getting set and being focused on that play at the moment". Sophomore Kerryon Johnson and newcomers Malik Miller and Kam Martin, a transfer from Baylor who was granted immediate eligibility, and sophomore Kamryn Pettway may solve the issue at running back, but receiver is another matter.
There was only one instance in which Daniels had been as nervous as he was prior to Auburn's home opener against Appalachian State in '99.
