On September 29, 2024, Clemson faced off against Stanford in an American football game. The game took place in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association), where two powerful teams clashed. The final score was 40-14, with Clemson coming out on top in a match full of excitement and standout moments. For those who love football, this was a game to remember!
The First Quarter: Clemson Starts Strong
In the first quarter, Clemson began the game with a big splash! The clock showed 9:11 when Clemson’s kicker, Nathan Hauser, scored a field goal. A field goal is when the kicker sends the football through the big “Y” shape at the end of the field for three points. That gave Clemson their first points, putting them up 3-0.
Just a few minutes later, at 2:41, Cade Klubnik, Clemson’s quarterback, threw a beautiful pass that ended up in the hands of Jake Briningstool for a touchdown. A touchdown is when the ball gets into the end zone, which gives the team 6 points. Clemson scored an extra point when Hauser kicked the ball through the posts again, making the score 10-0 by the end of the first quarter.
Second Quarter: Stanford Fights Back
The second quarter saw some action from Stanford! They didn’t just sit back and let Clemson have all the fun. At 13:11, Clemson added another touchdown thanks to Jake Briningstool, and Hauser made the extra point again, putting Clemson ahead by 17-0.
But Stanford had a moment of glory too! At 14:21, Elic Ayomanor from Stanford caught a perfect pass and scored a touchdown. This was a big moment for Stanford as they closed the gap to 17-7 after the extra point from their kicker, Joshua Kenney. Stanford showed that they could fight back and weren’t going to give up easily!
Third Quarter: Clemson Stays in Control
In the third quarter, Clemson continued to show why they’re one of the top teams in the league. First, Nathan Hauser kicked another field goal at 4:54, adding 3 more points to Clemson’s score, making it 20-7. But the real magic happened at 13:51 when Turner Caden, a Clemson player, ran into the end zone for another touchdown. Once again, Hauser made the extra point, pushing Clemson’s lead to 27-7.
Fourth Quarter: Clemson Secures Victory
In the final quarter, Clemson kept the pressure on Stanford, not giving them much room to make a comeback. Clemson’s Brannon Wesco scored a touchdown at the 00:40 mark, extending the lead to 34-7. Stanford responded with their own touchdown when Omar Patt-Henry ran it into the end zone at 4:24, but Clemson was still in control with a score of 34-14.
Clemson didn’t stop there! At 12:29, Ezra Mosley caught a pass and scored yet another touchdown, securing the final score of 40-14 after Hauser’s extra point.
Man of the Match: Nathan Hauser
The man of the match has to be Nathan Hauser. He kicked two important field goals, made five extra points, and played a huge part in Clemson’s success. His foot was on fire all night, and he made sure that Clemson stayed ahead with each of his kicks.
Best Moment of the Game
The best moment of the game happened in the third quarter when Turner Caden scored a touchdown after running through Stanford’s defense. The fans were on their feet, cheering as he zoomed past the defenders and into the end zone. That play really sealed the game for Clemson, and you could feel the excitement in the air!
Why Clemson Won
Clemson’s team played well from start to finish. Their quarterback, Cade Klubnik, made smart passes, their defense was tough, and their special teams, led by Hauser’s amazing kicks, made sure that Stanford didn’t have a chance to catch up. Stanford tried to fight back, especially in the second and fourth quarters, but Clemson’s overall strength was too much for them to handle.
What’s Next?
This win boosts Clemson’s confidence as they move forward in the NCAA season. They are looking strong and ready to face more tough teams ahead. Stanford will have to regroup and come back stronger in their next game.
For now, Clemson fans are celebrating this big 40-14 win. They know their team is ready for more victories, and with players like Nathan Hauser and Cade Klubnik leading the way, the sky’s the limit!
