Clemson defeated Ball State on Saturday, 52-27, which was punctuated by a 32-point second quarter by the Tigers. Aside from the 32-3 outdoing of Ball State in the second, the game was about even.
Ball State Vs. Clemson Final Score: Tigers Coast To 52-27 Victory
The Tigers won the first quarter, 13-7. Ball State scored 10 unanswered in the third quarter, and each team put up a touchdown in the final period. Andre Ellington scored Clemson's first two touchdowns of the game, The second quarter was about DeAndre Hopkins, the game's box score hero.
Horactio Banks scored two of Clemson's three touchdowns, the first a 54-yard touchdown and the next from 21 yards out.
No. 12 ranked Clemson is now 2-0 on the season.
Box Score Hero: DeAndre Hopkins grabbed three touchdown passes, which meant half of his six receptions on the day were for scores. #heroic
Rankings Ramifications: Clemson did what it was supposed to do against Ball State going in as a heavy favorite. Michigan State’s performance against Central Michigan later on Saturday could play a factor here.
But Did They Cover? Picked as 25 1/2-point favorites, so it was right around what was expected.
For More On This Game: Read additional coverage of Tigers football at Clemson blog Shakin’ The Southland. For more on Ball State football, visit MAC blog Hustle Belt.
Next Week’s Schedule (Sept. 15): Ball State at Indiana/Clemson vs. Furman
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