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 football tight end Ian Schieffelin was suspended after a DUI charge in August. Schieffelin played four seasons on the Tigers' basketball team.

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.

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

Towson will face Morgan State in Week 2 of the college football season on Saturday, and you can catch all the action with ESPN's new streaming service.

The Clemson Tigers leaned on the third phase of the game to stage the third-largest comeback in Death Valley history against Troy.

But you can never count out an unexpected upset or three in a weekend like this. The intrigue started early on Saturday as Iowa State beat Iowa in the CyHawk rivalry game with a late field goal and Arch Manning showed out in a get-right game against San Jose State with a five-touchdown performance.