Clemson Tigers extend lead after Klubnik passes for touchdown before halftime

The seventeenth-ranked Clemson Tigers haven’t played their best football in the first half of their game against the Stanford Cardinal, but are still up 17-7 heading into halftime.

Before Stanford scored their first touchdown of the night, however, Clemson pushed their lead to 17-0, thanks to a passing touchdown from junior quarterback Cade Klubnik to senior tight end Jake Briningstool.

It was a red zone trip, set up by a 26-yard run by running back Phil Mafah, who was tackled at the Stanford five-yard line.

After a two-yard Mafah run on first down, Klubnik dropped back to pass, having enough time to find an open Briningstool in the flat to his right who was able to reach the end zone for a easy six.

The Tigers’ defense has allowed the Cardinal to drive down the field with ease, but has forced two turnovers in the red zone, making the game look lopsided than it is.

The passing touchdown is Klubnik’s second score of the day, with the first coming on Clemson’s first drive where the junior broke a 34-yard run for a touchdown.

Now at halftime, the Tigers will receive the ball first and look to put another touchdown on the board to get the momentum back in their favor after Stanford was able to score on their final drive of the half.

It’s shaping up to be an excellent game, and Klubnik has been a big part of Clemson’s success thus far.