Clemson Tigers vs. Texas Longhorns: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Texas Longhorns defeated Clemson Tigers 38–24 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Clemson Tigers 24, Texas Longhorns 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Clemson Tigers	6	3	6	6	24
Texas Longhorns	6	18	3	6	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 305.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +9.46 EPA
• Quinn Ewers (Texas) — 209.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +5.03 EPA

Rushing

• Quintrevion Wisner (Texas) — 110.0 yds · 2 TD +0.50 EPA
• Jaydon Blue (Texas) — 146.0 yds · 2 TD +0.08 EPA
• Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 34.0 yds -0.27 EPA

Receiving

• T.J. Moore (Clemson) — 9 rec · 116.0 yds +0.90 EPA
• Bryant Wesco Jr. (Clemson) — 3 rec · 30.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• Gunnar Helm (Texas) — 6 rec · 77.0 yds +1.12 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cade Klubnik	Clemson	46	56.5%	305	3	+0.21	+9.46
Quinn Ewers	Texas	26	65.4%	209	1	+0.19	+5.03

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Clemson	Texas
Plays	67	72
EPA / play	+0.041	+0.140
Total EPA	+2.73	+10.07
Success rate	43.3%	52.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.206	+0.194
Rush EPA / play	-0.320	+0.110
Yards	410	515

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Clemson	12	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Texas	12	75	+6.41	Rush TD
Q1	Clemson	3	9	-1.31	Punt
Q2	Texas	5	65	+4.92	Rush TD
Q2	Clemson	4	35	-0.80	Punt
Q2	Texas	6	82	+5.96	Rush TD
Q2	Clemson	3	1	-4.26	Interception
Q2	Texas	4	8	-4.18	Ended
Q2	Clemson	3	3	-1.35	Punt
Q2	Texas	2	15	-3.49	Interception
Q2	Clemson	6	40	+0.10	Field goal
Q2	Texas	7	65	+5.69	Pass TD
Q2	Clemson	3	17	-0.53	Ended
Q3	Texas	13	56	-0.70	Field goal
Q3	Clemson	5	12	-2.51	Punt
Q3	Texas	3	0	-3.16	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Texas Longhorns · Jaydon Blue rushes 77 yards for a touchdown (+5.72 EPA)
2. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Cade Klubnik pass to T.J. Moore for a touchdown (7 yards) (+5.0 EPA)
3. Q2 · Texas Longhorns · Quinn Ewers pass to Gunnar Helm for a touchdown (19 yards) (+4.26 EPA)
4. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Keith Adams Jr. rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-4.07 EPA)
5. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Cade Klubnik pass to Jarvis Green for a touchdown (25 yards) (+3.92 EPA)
6. Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Cade Klubnik pass to Antonio Williams for a touchdown (22 yards) (+3.74 EPA)
7. Q1 · Texas Longhorns · Jerrick Gibson rushes for 4 yards (4th & 1) (+3.49 EPA)
8. Q3 · Texas Longhorns · Quinn Ewers to Matthew Golden — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.39 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Texas Longhorns controlled the final (38–24) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 305.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Texas at 0.14 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 Texas Longhorns?

Clemson Tigers 24, Texas Longhorns 38 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Clemson Tigers vs Texas Longhorns?

Texas Longhorns won with a final score of 24–38.

Where can I find the Clemson Tigers vs Texas Longhorns box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677176.

Who led Clemson Tigers vs Texas Longhorns in passing?

Cade Klubnik (Clemson) led passers with 305.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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