Tigers Drop Back-And-Forth Game to Duke, 46-45

Tigers Drop Close Game to Duke, 46-45

Clemson (3-5, 2-4 ACC) amassed 560 yards of total offense but conceded a crucial touchdown and two-point conversion with just 40 seconds remaining, resulting in a 46-45 loss to Duke (5-3, 4-1 ACC) at Memorial Stadium on Saturday.

Game Summary

Clemson led by seven points after a 75-yard catch-and-run touchdown by T.J. The Tigers forced Duke to punt on the following drive but eventually punted themselves back with 5:19 left, leaving Duke on their own six-yard line. Duke responded with an impressive 94-yard, 11-play drive over 4:39 minutes, including two key fourth-down conversions and a two-point conversion, which gave them the lead.

Clemson’s final attempt to drive for the win stalled, allowing Duke to secure the victory.

Individual Performances

Quarterback Cade Klubnik completed 27 of 36 passes for 385 yards and two touchdowns.
Antonio Williams led receiving with 142 yards on 10 catches, scoring two touchdowns—one receiving and one rushing.
Adam Randall rushed for 89 yards and added two touchdowns.

Defensive Highlights

Peter Woods and Jahiem Lawson each recorded a sack.
Linebacker Sammy Brown led with 10 tackles, followed by Khalil Barnes with nine.

Key Moment

Duke took an early 7-0 lead on their first possession when quarterback Darien Mensah connected with Que’Sean Brown on a 19-yard touchdown pass with 10:08 left in the first quarter.

Author's summary: Clemson's strong offensive effort fell short as Duke rallied late with pivotal plays, securing a narrow 46-45 victory in a hard-fought ACC matchup.

Clemson University Athletics — 2025-11-02

Tigers Drop Close Game to Duke, 46-45

Game Summary

Individual Performances

Defensive Highlights

Key Moment

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