Clemson defeated Florida State 36–24 on Saturday night in Tallahassee.
Clemson quarterback Tait Reynolds threw touchdown passes to Christian Bentancur and Olsen Patt-Henry in the first half and added a 79-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter. He completed 18 of 32 passes for 189 yards.
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Kicker Nolan Hauser made field goals from 50, 49, 46, and 35 yards — his fifth attempt also covered 35 yards. He has converted 23 of 24 field-goal tries this season.
Florida State quarterback Ashton Daniels completed 21 of 33 passes for 350 yards. He threw scoring passes of 46 yards to Micahi Danzy and 41 yards to Jasen Lopez, and scored on a 13-yard run. He also threw three interceptions and lost a fumble. Elliot Washington II recorded two interceptions; Jerome Carter III had one.
Florida State gained 65 rushing yards on 29 carries. The Seminoles played without starting running back Ousmane Kromah.
Clemson starting left guard Elyjah Thurmon left the game in the second quarter after an injury. He was immobilized on a backboard and transported by cart. Coach Dabo Swinney said Thurmon would likely stay overnight at a Tallahassee hospital.
Clemson improved to 5–3 overall and 3–2 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Florida State fell to 3–5 overall and 1–4 in the ACC. The Seminoles are 1–5 against Power 4 opponents this season.
Clemson plays at Syracuse next Saturday. Florida State plays at Boston College next Saturday.
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