Charleston Southern Buccaneers 17–66 Clemson Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2023

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated Charleston Southern Buccaneers 66–17 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Charleston Southern Buccaneers 17, Clemson Tigers 66.

Game summary

Clemson Tigers dominated Charleston Southern Buccaneers 66–17 in Week 2 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 11 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 319.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.59 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Will Shipley — 73.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Beaux Collins — 7 rec, 137.0 yds.
EPA edge: Clemson (+0.282/play) vs Charleston Southern (-0.601/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Charleston Southern Buccaneers	6	3	6	0	17
Clemson Tigers	18	9	18	12	66

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

CHSOCharleston Southern Buccaneers

OPP EZ

+3OPP 28

+3

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CLEMClemson Tigers

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Clemson
Q1TD
AWAntonio Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Cade Klubnik pass to Antonio Williams for a touchdown (10 yards)
Charleston Southern
Q1TD
JMJD Moore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
JD Moore rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Clemson
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Interception returned for a touchdown
Clemson
Q1TD
PMPhil Mafah
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Phil Mafah rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Clemson
Q2TD
AWAntonio Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Cade Klubnik pass to Antonio Williams for a touchdown (5 yards)
Charleston Southern
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
9-24
Field goal good from 45 yards
Clemson
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
9-27
Field goal good from 23 yards
Clemson
Q3TD
PMPhil Mafah
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-33
Phil Mafah rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Charleston Southern
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-33
Interception returned for a touchdown
Clemson
Q3TD
BCBeaux Collins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-39
Cade Klubnik pass to Beaux Collins for a touchdown (69 yards)
Clemson
Q3TD
JSJosh Sapp
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-45
Cade Klubnik pass to Josh Sapp for a touchdown (25 yards)
Clemson
Q4TD
JHJay Haynes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-51
Jay Haynes rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
Clemson
Q4TD
JHJay Haynes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-57
Paul Tyson pass to Jay Haynes for a touchdown (6 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 319.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.59 EPA/play +21.39 EPA
Paul Tyson (Clemson) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD · +1.04 EPA/play +3.11 EPA
Hunter Helms (Clemson) — 48.0 yds · +0.47 EPA/play +2.35 EPA

Rushing

Will Shipley (Clemson) — 73.0 yds +0.15 EPA
Phil Mafah (Clemson) — 59.0 yds · 2 TD +0.64 EPA
TJ Ruff (Charleston Southern) — 27.0 yds -0.48 EPA

Receiving

Beaux Collins (Clemson) — 7 rec · 137.0 yds +1.10 EPA
Antonio Williams (Clemson) — 5 rec · 64.0 yds +1.58 EPA
Troy Stellato (Clemson) — 5 rec · 51.0 yds +0.51 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cade Klubnik	Clemson	36	77.8%	319	4	+0.59	+21.39
Paul Tyson	Clemson	3	100.0%	42	1	+1.04	+3.11
Hunter Helms	Clemson	5	100.0%	48	0	+0.47	+2.35
Zolten Osbourne	Charleston Southern	2	0.0%	0	0	-0.61	-1.22
Tony Bartalo	Charleston Southern	15	40.0%	46	0	-0.33	-4.91

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Charleston Southern	Clemson
Plays	45	86
EPA / play	-0.601	+0.282
Total EPA	-27.03	+24.27
Success rate	15.6%	64.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.731	+0.394
Rush EPA / play	-0.514	+0.160
Yards	146	802

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Clemson	10	73	+5.94	Pass TD
Q1	Charleston Southern	3	0	-3.22	Punt
Q1	Clemson	4	12	-5.97	Fumble
Q1	Charleston Southern	1	1	+0.36	Rush TD
Q1	Charleston Southern	3	6	-2.77	Punt
Q1	Clemson	16	193	-0.06	Rush TD
Q1	Charleston Southern	3	-5	-3.33	Punt
Q2	Clemson	3	39	+3.20	Pass TD
Q2	Charleston Southern	9	47	+0.12	Field goal
Q2	Clemson	2	4	-0.90	Punt
Q2	Charleston Southern	2	7	-1.00	Punt
Q2	Clemson	12	59	+0.80	Field goal
Q2	Charleston Southern	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Charleston Southern	3	1	-2.96	Punt
Q3	Clemson	5	54	+3.95	Rush TD
Q3	Charleston Southern	1	35	-7.04	Touchdown

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-9.13 EPA)
Q3 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.04 EPA)
Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Cade Klubnik pass to Beaux Collins for a touchdown (69 yards) (+5.99 EPA)
Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Fumble (-4.76 EPA)
Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Cade Klubnik pass to Antonio Williams for 14 yards (4th & 4) (+4.18 EPA)
Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Jarvis Green rushes for 2 yards (3rd & 4) (-3.49 EPA)
Q4 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Punt for 2 yards (+3.12 EPA)
Q2 · Charleston Southern Buccaneers · Tony Bartalo pass to Chylon Thomas for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.86 EPA)

Key takeaways

Clemson Tigers controlled the final (66–17) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 319.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Clemson at 0.282 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Clemson Tigers?

Charleston Southern Buccaneers 17, Clemson Tigers 66 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 17–66.

Where can I find the Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525491.

Who led Charleston Southern Buccaneers vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Cade Klubnik (Clemson) led passers with 319.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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