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Clemson and Troy's Week 2 matchup was delayed in the first quarter due to lightning before eventually resuming. Find updates from the delay here:
With their backs against the wall after Klubnik’s second-quarter pick six, Clemson ripped off five straight scoring drives and 27 straight points. The only time they were stopped was when time ran out on their final, clock-chewing drive of the fourth quarter.
About 57 minutes before kickoff at Memorial Stadium, Clemson announced that lightning been detected within eight miles of the stadium and asked fans to "leave the seating area and
Senior running back Adam Randall played a crucial role in Clemson's second-half rally against Troy. CLEMSON, S.C. – Courtesy of a crucial rally in the second half, led by senior running back Adam Randall, the Clemson Tigers dodged a potentially devastating blow against Troy on Saturday afternoon.
CLEMSON — Clemson football 's Week 2 game vs. Troy was delayed because of lightning. The No. 8 Tigers (0-1) and Troy (1-0), a Group of Five program, started play at 3:35 p.m. ET on Sept. 6 (ACC Network) at Memorial Stadium. After four minutes and seven seconds of game time, the Week 2 matchup was delayed because lightning was detected in the area.
The Yellow Jackets haven't beaten the Tigers since 2014, but Tech has won six straight home games and Clemson has had a slow start to the season.
While how the game against Troy unfolded, the Clemson Tigers veteran defensive lineman sees this as a chance to get better
Clemson is paying Troy $1.5 million to play on Saturday, Sept. 6, according to public records obtained by The State. These contracts can be obtained by public records request for any school that is public, like Clemson.