Clemson Tigers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks: 2023 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 16–7 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: Clemson Tigers 16, South Carolina Gamecocks 7.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Clemson Tigers	3	3	3	0	16
South Carolina Gamecocks	12	0	0	0	7

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) — 117.0 yds · -0.32 EPA/play -10.82 EPA
• Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 105.0 yds · -0.50 EPA/play -14.01 EPA

Rushing

• Phil Mafah (Clemson) — 91.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Will Shipley (Clemson) — 80.0 yds +0.17 EPA
• Mario Anderson (South Carolina) — 47.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Receiving

• Xavier Legette (South Carolina) — 6 rec · 68.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• Tyler Brown (Clemson) — 5 rec · 54.0 yds +0.01 EPA
• Mario Anderson (South Carolina) — 3 rec · 14.0 yds -0.53 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Spencer Rattler	South Carolina	34	50.0%	117	0	-0.32	-10.82
Cade Klubnik	Clemson	28	53.6%	105	0	-0.50	-14.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Clemson	South Carolina
Plays	73	55
EPA / play	-0.105	-0.155
Total EPA	-7.67	-8.54
Success rate	42.5%	34.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.500	-0.318
Rush EPA / play	+0.141	+0.109
Yards	339	209

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Carolina	1	18	+1.58	Touchdown
Q1	South Carolina	1	0	-2.65	Interception
Q1	Clemson	3	-1	-3.61	Punt
Q1	South Carolina	12	66	+4.85	Rush TD
Q1	Clemson	10	48	+0.52	Field goal
Q1	South Carolina	7	15	-2.07	Punt
Q2	Clemson	8	31	-0.14	Punt
Q2	South Carolina	3	8	-0.54	Punt
Q2	Clemson	6	18	-1.64	Field goal
Q2	South Carolina	3	4	-1.82	Punt
Q2	Clemson	6	16	+0.02	Punt
Q2	South Carolina	3	7	-0.21	Punt
Q2	Clemson	3	23	-0.92	Ended
Q3	Clemson	5	50	+0.57	Field goal
Q3	South Carolina	3	-7	-3.36	Punt
Q3	Clemson	6	29	-3.23	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.42 EPA)
2. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Penalty (1st & 4) (-4.83 EPA)
3. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Cade Klubnik pass intercepted (-4.42 EPA)
4. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Cade Klubnik sacked for a loss of 9 yards (3rd & 2) (-3.53 EPA)
5. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Punt (-3.38 EPA)
6. Q3 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Spencer Rattler pass to Joshua Simon for 12 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.05 EPA)
7. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Cade Klubnik pass to Tyler Brown for 39 yards (2nd & 5) (+2.96 EPA)
8. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Luke Doty rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+2.94 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Clemson Tigers controlled the final (16–7) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) — 117.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Clemson at -0.105 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Clemson Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Clemson Tigers 16, South Carolina Gamecocks 7 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Clemson Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 16–7.

Where can I find the Clemson Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520441.

Who led Clemson Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks in passing?

Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) led passers with 117.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Clemson Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.