Clemson took a 14-6 lead with 11:47 to play in the third quarter thanks to a 27-yard rushing touchdown by Kelly Bryant. The drive covered 79 yards in eight plays over the course of 3:07.

Bryant led a deliberate drive that began at the 21-yard line. Bryant hit Ray-Ray McCloud twice in the air for 6 yards and 33 yards. Hunter Renfrow also made a 7-yard reception for a first down.

The drive culminated with a Bryant rushing touchdown as he bounced off of a defender and maintained his footing to score from 27 yards out.