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Clemson posts first shutout in five seasons with 37-0 win

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Clemson defeated Charleston Southern 37-0, posting its first shutout in five seasons.

Clemson defeated Charleston Southern 37-0 on Saturday during Military Appreciation Day, posting its first shutout in five seasons. The Tigers (4-2, 2-1 ACC) scored on their first five possessions and held the Buccaneers (3-4, 0-2 OVC) to just 76 total yards of offence. Clemson's defense recorded 13 tackles for loss and held Charleston Southern scoreless for the first time since the Tigers defeated South Carolina 30-0 in 2021.

Chris Johnson Jr., who transferred from SMU in the offseason, ran for two touchdowns, including a 6-yard score and a 2-yard touchdown. Gideon Davidson added a 7-yard touchdown run. The Tigers accumulated 438 yards of total offence with 231 rushing yards. Kicker Nolan Hauser made three field goals, including a career-long 59-yarder in the second quarter. On special teams, safety Kylon Griffin scooped a forced fumble on a kickoff and scored a touchdown.

The win improved Clemson to 41-0 against Football Championship Subdivision opponents. It came two weeks after the Tigers lost to Miami 41-13. Charleston Southern received $450,000 from the visit to Clemson.

Clemson posts first shutout in five seasons with 37-0 win
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In this story: Clemson · Charleston Southern · Chris Johnson Jr. · Nolan Hauser · Gideon Davidson · Kylon Griffin

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