Box Score Breakdown: Clemson’s stat leaders from 51-45 thriller over Wake Forest
Fifth-ranked Clemson remains undefeated after a thrilling double overtime fourth-down stop to overtake No. 21 Wake Forest on the road.
In the Tigers 51-45 win over the Demon Deacons, quarterback DJ Uiagalelei was firing on all cylinders, completing 26-for-41 passes (63%) for 371 yards and five touchdowns (a career high) along with 52 yards rushing.
In his career-high performance in Saturday’s win, Uiagalelei became the first Clemson player to throw for at least 300 yards, rush for 50 or more yards and throw at least three touchdowns in a game since Deshaun Watson back in 2016.
En route to the win, the second-year starter connected with seven different receivers, four of which recorded at least four receptions for 30 yards or more.
Check out Clemson Wire’s breakdown of the box score and stats recorded from the Tigers win over Wake Forest.
Passing
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DJ Uiagalelei:
26 / 41
371 yards
5 TDs
0 INTs
Rushing
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Will Shipley: 20 carries, 104 yards, One TD
DJ Uiagalelei: 14 carries, 52 yards
Phil Mafah: Seven carries, 26 yards
Kobe Pace: Three carries, Seven yards
Antonio Williams: One carry, -1 yard
Receiving
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Jake Bringingstool: Six receptions, 72 yards, One TD
Joseph Ngata: Four receptions, 84 yards
Beaux Collins: Four receptions, 60 yards, One TD
Davis Allen: Four receptions, 36 yards, Two TDs
Antonio Williams: Three receptions, 51 yards
Will Shipley: Three receptions, 15 yards
Brannon Spector: One reception, 41 yards, One TD
E.J. Williams: One reception, 12 yards
Kick/Punt returns
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Will Taylor: One punt return, 0 yards
Drew Swinney: Two kick returns, 16 yards
Will Shipley: One kick return, 24 yards
Antonio Williams: One kick return, 26 yards
Kicking
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B.T. Potter: 3/3, Long 52 yards
