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Clemson Beats FSU 24-10, Ends Home Power Four Streak

Published 9 November 2025

Clemson University ended a frustrating home losing streak with a 24-10 victory over Florida State on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina, providing a much-needed boost for the Tigers in their push for bowl eligibility.

The win, played before an energetic crowd on November 8, marked Clemson's first triumph against a Power Four opponent at home since October 19 and snapped a six-game skid against top-level competition. Both teams entered the matchup at 3-5 overall and near the bottom of the Atlantic Coast Conference standings, with the game serving as a critical step toward the six wins required for postseason play. Florida State, which had broken its own four-game losing streak the previous week with a 42-7 rout of Wake Forest, fell to 4-5 and now faces an uphill battle in its final three games.

Clemson jumped out to an early advantage, building an 18-0 lead by halftime through a combination of opportunistic defense and efficient offense. Quarterback Cade Klubnik, who completed 19 of 26 passes for 241 yards and one touchdown, capped the Tigers' opening drive with a 4-yard rushing score just over six minutes into the game. Holder Clay Swinney then plunged...

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