GAMEDAY Open Thread/Live Blog: Tigers vs. Seminoles | Game 6

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Pregame: 

• Dotting I
  • Mike Dowling
  • President of Clemson Alumni Association
  • Will take place at 18:00 on the pregame clock
  • Game Sponsor Recognition
    • SC Educational Lottery
    • Brian Townsend, Lottery Life Scholarship Recipient
      • Clemson Graduate
      • Part of Call Me Mister Program
    • Will take place in the West Endzone on the 9:45 mark on the pre-game clock
    • Roaring 10 Recognition
      • Recognition for their commitment to the University’s core values and determined spirit, demonstration of their ever loyal relationship to Clemson, and outstanding impact in business, leadership, community, educational, and philanthropic endeavors.
        • NADIA NADIM AZIZ
        • SAMANTHA LYNN BAUER
        • TYLER ANDREW BROWN
        • AMANDA JANE “AJ” HOBBS
        • HAROLD P. HUGHES
        • RYAN D. LEE
        • RAMAKRISHNA PODILA
        • DOMINIQUE JORDAN SENSABAUGH
        • MARTIN TILLER
        • BENJAMIN JAMES WINTER
      • Will take place in the West Endzone at the 9:00 mark on the pre-game clock
      • Burlsworth Trophy Presentation
        • Hunter Renfrow; joined by Marty & Vickie Burlsworth and Coach Jeff Scott
        • Burlsworth Trophy is an award given annually to the most outstanding FBS college football player who began his career as a walk-on
        • Will take place in the West Endzone at the 8:00 mark on the pre-game clock
        • Honorary Captains
        • Will take place at the 2:00 mark on the pregame clock
        • Travis Zachery – TB, 1998, ’99, ‘00
        • Dexter McCleon – QB/DB, 1993, ’94, ’95, ’96 (Captain in ’96)

        In-Game:

        • Hero of the Game – 1 Quarter 2 Timeout
          • Kevin Brewington
          • Was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011
          • Stepped on IED and lost both legs
          • Was awarded Purple Heart
          • Paw Journey Recognition – End of 1st Quarter
            • Will include the Paw Journey Team and other contributors to Paw Journey
            • Will take place in the West Endzone
            • Campus Cornerstone Recognition – End of 1st Quarter
              • Michael and Robyn Nieri and their family
              • The Nieri family has made a $5 Million dollar gift to name the Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and Management. The Nieri Family also made a significant contribution to fund and name the Nieri Family Student-Athlete Enrichment Center.
              • Will take place in the West Endzone
              • Professor and Staffer of the Game – 2 Quarter 1 Timeout
                • Patrick Warren, associate professor of economics in the College of Business
                  • Warren researches how organizations operate in the economy and serves as an associate editor of the Public Finance Review. He also teaches a variety of courses, like Principles of Microeconomics and Public Choice.
                • Kathy Gibson, Associate Business Officer in the Office of the Vice President for Research
                  • Kathy Gibson and her team support all departments within the Division of Research by managing business operations, research reporting, and database administration.
                  • ACC Coach of the Year Recognition – 3 Quarter 1 Timeout
                    • Amanda Butler – 2018-19 ACC Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year
                    • Will be joined by the 2019-20 WBB team
                    • Will take place in the West Endzone
                    • Pilot Recognition – 3 Quarter 2 Timeout
                    • Will introduce the Pilots who participated in the flyover
                    • Will take place in the West Endzone

                    HUDDLE up with the QB's #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/38dwRvlILE

                    — Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) October 12, 2019

                    Captains: Cervenka, Simpson, Simmons and Skalski

                    First Quarter:

                    -FSU won the toss and deferred to the second half

                    -Trevor Lawrence looks fine, as he finds Higgins for 40 yards, then Ross for a 23-yard gain...Tigers need two plays to get to the FSU 12

                    12:09: Lawrence finds ETN with the shovel pass for a TD that capped a 6 play, 75-yard drive that needed only 2:51

                    Watch: Travis Etienne puts the Tigers up 7-0

                    10:17: Seminoles run six plays before they are forced to punt...Tigers begin at the 16-yard line

                    8:30: FSU goes three-and-out on their second series, Tigers take over at their own 35

                    -Clemson looks like a completely different team offensively than the one that we have seen through the first five games...A lot of swagger and confidence.

                    -The last reception for Tee Higgins marked his 100th career reception

                    4:41: Play Stands: Clemson 8 yd RUSH TD scored by LAWRENCE (Scoring Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:49)

                    Watch: Trevor Lawrence stretches for the TD and puts Clemson ahead 14-0

                    4:41: Alex Hornibrook makes his first appearance of the game for the Seminoles

                    3:13: Int for Muse, Tigers take over at their own 43

                     Watch: Tanner Muse picks off Hornibrook

                    -Trevor Lawrence has completed a pass to himself, Etienne has a pass completion for 23 yards, South Carolina upsets No.3 UGA...weird day in CFB

                    End of 1st Quarter: Stats

                    2nd Quarter:

                    13:13: Lawrence finds Ross to put the Tigers on top 21-0....(Scoring Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:00)

                    13:12: Blackman re-enters at quarterback , but FSU goes three-and-out

                    11:42: The Tigers take over after the FSU punt at their own 21. 

                    8:58: 8 yd PASS TD scored by ROSS (Scoring Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 2:44) Tigers lead 28-0

                    -Lawrence looks like a completely different quarterback than he did in the first five games-Welcome back Mr. Lawrence. Welcome back.

                    8:58: FSU takes over at their own 25

                    -FSU goes three-and-out, but on the third down play there was blatant missed holding call on FSU...

                    8:01: Clemson takes over at their own 40 after the FSU punt

                    6:53: Lawrence makes an ill-advised pass down the sidelines that is picked-off, Seminoles take over at their own 36

                    -Hornibrook back in the game, but it doesn't matter who is in at QB for the Seminoles. Another 3-and-out and another punt

                    5:18: Tigers take over at their own 45

                    -It is amazing the difference that Amari Rodgers makes to the offense...his impact cannot be overstated. Similar to Hunter Renfrow.

                    :40: Chad Smith with his first career INT

                    :21: BT Potter misses the 24 yd FG

                    Halftime: Clemson 28 FSU 0

                    Second Half: FSU takes over at their own 25 

                     14:02: Tigers take over after the FSU 3-and-out at their own 33

                    -With ETN's last run, he has now rushed for more than 3,000 yards in his career

                    11:49: 29 yd RUSH TD scored by RODGERS (Scoring Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 2:13)

                    -For what it is worth, angry Dabo Swinney makes for boring football games

                    11:49: FSU Starts at their own 25

                    -The Seminoles pick up a first down on a defensive holding call that negates an INT by Nolan Turner

                    9:41 Pick 6-38 yd INT TD scored by KENDRICK

                    9:25: Florida fumbles on their first play of the drive, Tigers takeover at the FSU 43...Lawrence's day is done

                    9:17: Clemson gives the ball right back to FSU, as Lyn-J Dixon fumbles

                    -A three-and-out will give the Tigers back the ball at their own 15

                    8:27:The Tigers benefit from a PI call on third down to keep their drive alive...the penalty moves the ball to the Clemson 35

                    -Taisun PHOMMACHANH enters the game on 3rd down...on 4th down the Seminoles jump offsides and extend the drive

                    -Tigers go for it on fourth-and-8, but Brice comes up a yard shy...Seminoles will take over at their own 25

                    2:39: FSU takes over at their own 25

                    2:02 Florida State 64 yd PASS TD scored by Terry,T(Scoring Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:37)

                    End of the third quarter: Clemson 42 FSU 7...stats below.

                    14:48: After the 48 yd punt by Spiers, FSU will begin at their own 3

                    Join us as we live-blog and discuss Tigers and the Seminoles here in our weekly GAMEDAY Open Thread. Dive into the conversation — it's easy — by simply going to the top of the site and in the bottom righthand corner of the Clemson Maven logo, click the follow button.

                    You can log in with Facebook or Google and either way, it's free. From there, sound off in the comment section and share your reactions and observations with our staff, subscribers and fellow members of the community as we react to the game in real time.

                    Pregame:

                    • Dotting I
                      • Mike Dowling
                      • President of Clemson Alumni Association
                      • Will take place at 18:00 on the pregame clock
                      • Game Sponsor Recognition
                        • SC Educational Lottery
                        • Brian Townsend, Lottery Life Scholarship Recipient
                          • Clemson Graduate
                          • Part of Call Me Mister Program
                        • Will take place in the West Endzone on the 9:45 mark on the pre-game clock
                        • Roaring 10 Recognition
                          • Recognition for their commitment to the University’s core values and determined spirit, demonstration of their ever loyal relationship to Clemson, and outstanding impact in business, leadership, community, educational, and philanthropic endeavors.
                            • NADIA NADIM AZIZ
                            • SAMANTHA LYNN BAUER
                            • TYLER ANDREW BROWN
                            • AMANDA JANE “AJ” HOBBS
                            • HAROLD P. HUGHES
                            • RYAN D. LEE
                            • RAMAKRISHNA PODILA
                            • DOMINIQUE JORDAN SENSABAUGH
                            • MARTIN TILLER
                            • BENJAMIN JAMES WINTER
                          • Will take place in the West Endzone at the 9:00 mark on the pre-game clock
                          • Burlsworth Trophy Presentation
                            • Hunter Renfrow; joined by Marty & Vickie Burlsworth and Coach Jeff Scott
                            • Burlsworth Trophy is an award given annually to the most outstanding FBS college football player who began his career as a walk-on
                            • Will take place in the West Endzone at the 8:00 mark on the pre-game clock
                            • Honorary Captains
                            • Will take place at the 2:00 mark on the pregame clock
                            • Travis Zachery – TB, 1998, ’99, ‘00
                            • Dexter McCleon – QB/DB, 1993, ’94, ’95, ’96 (Captain in ’96)

                            In-Game:

                            • Hero of the Game – 1 Quarter 2 Timeout
                              • Kevin Brewington
                              • Was deployed to Afghanistan in 2011
                              • Stepped on IED and lost both legs
                              • Was awarded Purple Heart
                              • Paw Journey Recognition – End of 1st Quarter
                                • Will include the Paw Journey Team and other contributors to Paw Journey
                                • Will take place in the West Endzone
                                • Campus Cornerstone Recognition – End of 1st Quarter
                                  • Michael and Robyn Nieri and their family
                                  • The Nieri family has made a $5 Million dollar gift to name the Nieri Family Department of Construction Science and Management. The Nieri Family also made a significant contribution to fund and name the Nieri Family Student-Athlete Enrichment Center.
                                  • Will take place in the West Endzone
                                  • Professor and Staffer of the Game – 2 Quarter 1 Timeout
                                    • Patrick Warren, associate professor of economics in the College of Business
                                      • Warren researches how organizations operate in the economy and serves as an associate editor of the Public Finance Review. He also teaches a variety of courses, like Principles of Microeconomics and Public Choice.
                                    • Kathy Gibson, Associate Business Officer in the Office of the Vice President for Research
                                      • Kathy Gibson and her team support all departments within the Division of Research by managing business operations, research reporting, and database administration.
                                      • ACC Coach of the Year Recognition – 3 Quarter 1 Timeout
                                        • Amanda Butler – 2018-19 ACC Women’s Basketball Coach of the Year
                                        • Will be joined by the 2019-20 WBB team
                                        • Will take place in the West Endzone
                                        • Pilot Recognition – 3 Quarter 2 Timeout
                                        • Will introduce the Pilots who participated in the flyover
                                        • Will take place in the West Endzone

                                        Captains: Cervenka, Simpson, Simmons and Skalski

                                        First Quarter:

                                        -FSU won the toss and deferred to the second half

                                        -Trevor Lawrence looks fine, as he finds Higgins for 40 yards, then Ross for a 23-yard gain...Tigers need two plays to get to the FSU 12

                                        12:09: Lawrence finds ETN with the shovel pass for a TD that capped a 6 play, 75-yard drive that needed only 2:51

                                        Watch: Travis Etienne puts the Tigers up 7-0

                                        10:17: Seminoles run six plays before they are forced to punt...Tigers begin at the 16-yard line

                                        8:30: FSU goes three-and-out on their second series, Tigers take over at their own 35

                                        -Clemson looks like a completely different team offensively than the one that we have seen through the first five games...A lot of swagger and confidence.

                                        -The last reception for Tee Higgins marked his 100th career reception

                                        4:41: Play Stands: Clemson 8 yd RUSH TD scored by LAWRENCE (Scoring Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 3:49)

                                        Watch: Trevor Lawrence stretches for the TD and puts Clemson ahead 14-0

                                        4:41: Alex Hornibrook makes his first appearance of the game for the Seminoles

                                        3:13: Int for Muse, Tigers take over at their own 43

                                        Watch: Tanner Muse picks off Hornibrook

                                        -Trevor Lawrence has completed a pass to himself, Etienne has a pass completion for 23 yards, South Carolina upsets No.3 UGA...weird day in CFB

                                        End of 1st Quarter: Stats

                                        2nd Quarter:

                                        13:13: Lawrence finds Ross to put the Tigers on top 21-0....(Scoring Drive: 11 plays, 57 yards, 5:00)

                                        13:12: Blackman re-enters at quarterback , but FSU goes three-and-out

                                        11:42: The Tigers take over after the FSU punt at their own 21.

                                        8:58: 8 yd PASS TD scored by ROSS (Scoring Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 2:44) Tigers lead 28-0

                                        -Lawrence looks like a completely different quarterback than he did in the first five games-Welcome back Mr. Lawrence. Welcome back.

                                        8:58: FSU takes over at their own 25

                                        -FSU goes three-and-out, but on the third down play there was blatant missed holding call on FSU...

                                        8:01: Clemson takes over at their own 40 after the FSU punt

                                        6:53: Lawrence makes an ill-advised pass down the sidelines that is picked-off, Seminoles take over at their own 36

                                        -Hornibrook back in the game, but it doesn't matter who is in at QB for the Seminoles. Another 3-and-out and another punt

                                        5:18: Tigers take over at their own 45

                                        -It is amazing the difference that Amari Rodgers makes to the offense...his impact cannot be overstated. Similar to Hunter Renfrow.

                                        :40: Chad Smith with his first career INT

                                        :21: BT Potter misses the 24 yd FG

                                        Halftime: Clemson 28 FSU 0

                                        Second Half: FSU takes over at their own 25

                                        14:02: Tigers take over after the FSU 3-and-out at their own 33

                                        -With ETN's last run, he has now rushed for more than 3,000 yards in his career

                                        11:49: 29 yd RUSH TD scored by RODGERS (Scoring Drive: 5 plays, 67 yards, 2:13)

                                        -For what it is worth, angry Dabo Swinney makes for boring football games

                                        11:49: FSU Starts at their own 25

                                        -The Seminoles pick up a first down on a defensive holding call that negates an INT by Nolan Turner

                                        9:41 Pick 6-38 yd INT TD scored by KENDRICK

                                        9:25: Florida fumbles on their first play of the drive, Tigers takeover at the FSU 43...Lawrence's day is done

                                        9:17: Clemson gives the ball right back to FSU, as Lyn-J Dixon fumbles

                                        -A three-and-out will give the Tigers back the ball at their own 15

                                        8:27:The Tigers benefit from a PI call on third down to keep their drive alive...the penalty moves the ball to the Clemson 35

                                        -Taisun PHOMMACHANH enters the game on 3rd down...on 4th down the Seminoles jump offsides and extend the drive

                                        -Tigers go for it on fourth-and-8, but Brice comes up a yard shy...Seminoles will take over at their own 25

                                        2:39: FSU takes over at their own 25

                                        2:02 Florida State 64 yd PASS TD scored by Terry,T(Scoring Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:37)

                                        End of the third quarter: Clemson 42 FSU 7...stats below.

                                        14:48: After the 48 yd punt by Spiers, FSU will begin at their own 3

                                        12:45: Wash, rinse, repeat- three-and-out by FSU, another punt and the Tigers take over at their own 43

                                        9:47: FSU starts at their own 9

                                        8:29: Clemson takes over at the 50

                                        -PI moves the ball to the FSU 24, it appears that we may have some points for the first time in a long time soon

                                        4:58: 26 yd FG scored by SAWICKI (Scoring Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 3:31)

                                        4:52: FSU takes over at their own 25

                                        2:41: 40 yd RUSH TD scored by Laborn,K (Scoring Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:11)-Clemson 45 FSU 14

                                        1:25: SWANSON punt 28 yards to the FSU13, fair catch by Matthews,D.

                                        Final Score:  Clemson 45 FSU 14 w/ stats

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