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Clemson football vs App State: Final score, highlights from Week 2 game

derrian carter, greenville news
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The Clemson Tigers played the Appalachian State Mountaineers in college football Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Clemson corner back Avieon Terrell (20) reacts to a play.

CLEMSON — No. 22 Clemson football defeated Appalachian State Saturday, winning 66-20 vs. Appalachian State at Memorial Stadium.

The Tigers (1-1) overwhelmed the Mountaineers (1-1) in the first half, outscoring them 56-13 and outgaining them 525-199. They exceeded 700 total yards, which is only the seventh time in program history.

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik set a career high in passing yards with 378 and passing touchdowns with five. He added two rushing touchdowns too.

Clemson enters its open week before facing conference foe NC State on Sept. 21 at Memorial Stadium.

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Clemson football vs Appalachian State score updates

Clemson 66, Appalachian State 20 | Final

The Tigers rebounded from their Week 1 no-show to dominant the Mountaineers. It was an all around performance from the starters to the reserves as Clemson earned its first win of the season.

Clemson 66, Appalachian State 20, 12:16 in 4th quarter | Ricardo Jones records first interception of career

The freshman from Georgia ended ended the Mountaineers' potential scoring drive. App State ran a trick play, but Jones sniffed it out to intercept the pass.

Clemson 66, Appalachian State 20, 1:51 in 3rd quarter | Nolan Hauser makes first kick at Memorial Stadium

Clemson forced a fumble on App State's kickoff return but could not find the end zone for the 10th time. The Tigers settled for a 36-yard field goal from Nolan Hauser, and he hit the inside of the left upright to make his second field goal attempt of his career.

Clemson 63, Appalachian State 20, 3:10 in 3rd quarter | Christopher Vizzina score first touchdown of career

Vizzina replaced quarterback Cade Klunbik to begin the third quarter and led the Tigers to a seven-play, 61-yard touchdown drive on their second possession of the half. He scored a five-yard rushing touchdown on fourth down for his first career score.

Clemson 56, Appalachian State 20, 12:31 in 3rd quarter | App State scores second touchdown of game

App State quarterback Joey Aguilar found wide receiver Makai Jackson for a 17-yard score for the Mountaineers' first touchdown of the game.

Clemson 56, Appalachian State 13 | Halftime

App State's Michael Hughes converted another field goal as time expired before halftime.

Clemson 56, Appalachian State 10, 0:54 in 2nd quarter | Clemson's Cade Klubnik scores seventh touchdown

Cade Klubnik has a career high in passing yards with 378 in the first half. He found tight end Jake Briningstool for his second score of the game as Clemson's offense finally found its rhythm.

Clemson 49, Appalachian State 10, 3:28 in 2nd quarter | App State nails 36-yard field goal

App State took advantage of Clemson's turnover on a punt. Michael Hughes helped the Mountaineers reach double digits, nailing his first kick attempt of the game.

Clemson 49, Appalachian State 7, 6:48 in 2nd quarter | Clemson's T.J. Moore scores first career touchdown

Clemson quarterback Cadre Klubnik found freshman wide receiver T.J. Moore for a 33-yard touchdown. Klubnik has four passing touchdowns to four different receivers.

Clemson 42, Appalachian State 7, 10:39 in 2nd quarter | The Mountaineers get on the board

App State put together a seven-play, 63-yard drive to score its first touchdown of the game. Anderson Castle rushed for a 4-yard score.

Clemson 42, Appalachian State 0, 12:45 in 2nd quarter | Clemson's Peter Woods exits with injury

Clemson football defensive lineman Peter Woods' injury occurred away from the play after App State rushed for 11 yards on its opening drive of the quarter. Woods was checked by trainers and walked on his own to the injury tent with a slight limp.

Clemson coach Dabo Swinney checked on the defensive lineman during the TV timeout. Woods exited the medical tent but did not have his helmet as he stood alongside Clemson staffers.

Clemson 42, Appalachian State 0, 12:58 in 2nd quarter | Clemson's Cade Klubnik scores second rushing touchdown

Klubnik rushed for a 3-yard score after wide receiver Antonio Williams fielded a 25-yard punt return. Klubnik threw an incompletion during the drive to end his consecutive completion streak at 13.

Clemson 35, Appalachian State 0, 1:15 in 1st quarter | Clemson's Antonio Williams scores first touchdown of season

Quarterback Cade Klubnik found wide receiver Antonio Williams for the 29-yard score. Clemson is outgaining App State 349-58.

Klubnik is 11-for-11 for 233 yards and three touchdowns.

Clemson 28, Appalachian State 0, 2:34 in 1st quarter | Clemson's Jake Briningstool scores first touchdown of 2024

Quarterback Cade Klubnik found tight end Jake Briningstool, who looked like he didn't anticipate the throw but still caught it, for a 41-yard score.

The Tigers have 320 yards of offense and are on pace to exceed 1,000 yards. Klubnik is a perfect 10-for-10 on his first 10 throws.

Clemson 21, Appalachian State 0, 7:08 in 1st quarter | Clemson's Phil Mafah scores first touchdown of 2024

It was another three-play drive for Clemson's offense as it increased its lead by 21. Running back Phil Mafah scored an 83-yard touchdown by weaving through defenders and using his breakaway speed to score the Tigers' third touchdown of the game.

Clemson 14, Appalachian State 0, 9:40 in 1st quarter | Clemson's offense is on fire

Clemson's defense forced another punt to give its offense a chance to score, and it did in six plays on its second drive.

Quarterback Cade Klubnik found freshman wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. again for 51 yards to get the Tigers inside the five-yard line. Klubnik scored a 1-yard quarterback keeper to give the Tigers another score.

Clemson 7, Appalachian State 0, 13:46 in 1st quarter | Cade Klubnik finds Bryant Wesco Jr. for his first career touchdown

It took three plays for the Tigers to score their first touchdown of the season. Klubnik hit the freshman wideout in stride for a 76-yard touchdown to get on the board first.

Clemson vs Appalachian State time today

  • Date: Sept. 7

  • Time: 8 p.m. ET

  • Location: Memorial Stadium

What channel is Clemson vs Appalachian State game on today?

Clemson vs. Appalachian will be broadcast nationally on ACC network. Wes Durham and Tom Luginbill will call the game from the booth at Memorial Stadium, with Dana Boyle reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Clemson vs Appalachian State history

  • Series record: Clemson leads, 5-0

  • Clemson's last win: Sept. 12, 2015, 41-10

  • App State's last win: N/A

Clemson vs Appalachian State predictions

Clemson 31, Appalachian State 17: This is the game for the Tigers to refine their offense before heading into the open week. Cade Klubnik will end his three-game touchdown-less streak and relieve concerns about Clemson's offense for a week.

Clemson vs Appalachian State betting odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:

  • Spread: Clemson (-17)

  • Over/under: 52.5

  • Moneyline: Clemson (-900), App State (+575)

Clemson vs Appalachian State injury updates

Clemson: OL Trent Howard is out.

App State: No injuries.

Clemson football 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31: Georgia 34, Clemson 3

  • Sept. 7: vs. Appalachian State, 8 p.m. (ACC)

  • Sept. 14: BYE

  • Sept. 21: vs. No. 23 NC State

  • Sept. 28: vs. Stanford

  • Oct. 5: at Florida State

  • Oct. 12: at Wake Forest

  • Oct. 19: vs. Virginia

  • Oct. 26: BYE

  • Nov. 2: vs. No. 24 Louisville

  • Nov. 9: at Virginia Tech

  • Nov. 16: at Pitt

  • Nov. 23: vs. The Citadel

  • Nov. 30: vs. South Carolina

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Appalachian State football 2024 schedule

  • Aug. 31: App State 38, East Tennessee State 10

  • Sept. 7: at No. 22 Clemson, 8 p.m. (ACC)

  • Sept. 14: at East Carolina, 4 p.m.

  • Sept. 19: vs. South Alabama, 7:30 p.m.

  • Sept. 28: vs. Liberty

  • Oct. 5: at Marshall

  • Oct. 12: at Louisiana

  • Oct. 19: BYE

  • Oct. 26: vs. Georgia State

  • Nov. 2: vs. Old Dominion

  • Nov. 7: at Coastal Carolina

  • Nov. 16: BYE

  • Nov. 23: vs. James Madison

  • Nov. 30: at Georgia Southern

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