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Bryant Wesco's punt-return TD lifts Clemson past Cal 24-10

A 65-yard punt return touchdown broke a tie and propelled the Tigers to their third straight win, their first since a Week 1 loss to LSU.

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What to know

  • Clemson's win was its third straight since an opening-week loss to LSU, improving the Tigers to 3-1 and 2-0 in ACC play.
  • Bryant Wesco Jr.'s 65-yard punt return touchdown was Clemson's first since the 2018 national championship season.
  • Cal was held without an offensive touchdown at home for the first time since 2018, with quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele posting his fewest passing yards in 17 career starts.
  • Gideon Davidson's 159 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 75-yard score with 2:59 left, closed out the game.

“Two games in a row, we've played some complimentary football. When we do, it's a really good thing. But we're a long way away from hoisting a trophy or anything like that.”

Dabo Swinney, Clemson head coach · AP via Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 25

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Bryant Wesco's punt-return TD lifts Clemson past Cal 24-10
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    Swinney and Lupoi assess the win and the struggles

    Dabo Swinney called the performance 'complimentary football' while cautioning the team is 'a long way away from hoisting a trophy,' and Cal's Tosh Lupoi said his offense must 'execute at a higher level.'

    “We have to execute at a higher level, starting with me finding the answers.”
    — Tosh Lupoi
  2. background

    Davidson's 75-yard run seals the win — Gideon Davidson broke a 75-yard touchdown run with 2:59 remaining, finishing with 159 yards rushing and two touchdowns as Clemson closed out a 24-10 victory.

  3. background

    Wesco's 65-yard punt return breaks the tie — Bryant Wesco Jr. fielded a low 39-yard punt from Cal's Agnus Davies, eluded two tacklers and raced 65 yards for Clemson's first punt-return touchdown since the 2018 national championship season.

  4. background

    Cal ties the game with a second-half field goal — California tied the score with a field goal on its opening drive of the second half, setting up a tie late in the third quarter.

  5. background

    Clemson takes the lead before halftime — Clemson answered with a field goal and then a 1-yard touchdown run by Gideon Davidson, capping a 17-play drive extended after Cal jumped offside on a fourth-and-4 pooch punt attempt.

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    Cal strikes first with a fumble-return touchdown

    Kamar Mothudi returned a Clemson fumble 35 yards for a touchdown to give California an early lead, part of a first half dominated by defenses and opening-drive interceptions from both teams.

    1. 2 outlets Bryant Wesco's punt return TD leads Clemson to a 24-10 win over Cal

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