Clemson football has its first new kick time of the season. The Tigers’ Sept. 20 home game vs. Syracuse will kick off at noon, the ACC announced. ABC or ESPN will broadcast the game from Memorial Stadium.

The No. 8 Tigers survived Troy, a Group of Five program, winning 27-16 at Memorial Stadium. Clemson ’s offense was nonexistent in the first half, punting or committing a turnover in its first five drives before making a field goal before halftime.

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While how the game against Troy unfolded, the Clemson Tigers veteran defensive lineman sees this as a chance to get better

Clemson RB Gideon Davidson: Davidson, the No. 3 RB recruit in his class, only played two snaps vs. LSU and had zero carries or targets. In the Troy game, Clemson’s heir apparent at the running back position should get more opportunity.

The Tigers, who were ranked No. 4 in the preseason AP Poll, sit at 1-1 after a loss to LSU and a comeback victory over Troy. Pate broke down what he saw in Saturday’s 27-16 win and what it means for Clemson heading into this weekend’s ACC opener at Georgia Tech.

No. 8 Clemson erased a 13-point halftime deficit and dominated the final 30 minutes of play to escape what would have been a devastating upset loss to unranked Troy. The Tigers scored 24 unanswered points in the second half as the defense controlled the game and quarterback Cade Klubnik hit his stride after a brutal start.

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