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Texas vs. Clemson: Live updates, score for the College Football Playoff first round

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10:46 pm, December 21, 2024

👀 Texas in control, 28-10 at the break

Texas vs Clemson

The Longhorn's offense is rolling heading to the locker room. The running back duo of Quintrevion Wisner and Jaydon Blue combined for 136 rushing yards and three scores in the first 30 minutes. Quinn Ewers is an efficient 11-14 for 148 yards, a touchdown and an interception. 

Clemson has not been able to get its ground game going with starting running back Phil Mafah struggling with a shoulder injury. He only had two rushes in the first half. Tiger's Wide receiver Adam Randall has been running the ball for Dabo Swinney, but 41 of Clemson's 65 rushing yards came on one run from Randall in the first quarter. 

10:40 pm, December 21, 2024

🤘 Texas responds quick, extending lead to 28-10

The Longhorns stormed down the field with under two minutes to play, driving 65 yards in seven plays for the score. Quinn Ewers found Gunnar Helm on a 19-yard touchdown catch in the back of the end zone. Texas extends its lead to 28-10 with 30 seconds to play in the first half. 
10:35 pm, December 21, 2024

🎯 Clemson settles for three

After the interception, the Tigers drove into the red zone, but the Longhorn's defense stood strong, holding Clemson to a 32-yard field goal. Texas takes over with under two minutes to play. 
10:25 pm, December 21, 2024

😳 Quinn Ewers picked off

Clemson safety RJ Mickens picked off Quinn Ewers and took it to the end zone. However, the Tigers had a blindside block on the interception return, canceling the touchdown. Clemson takes over at midfield with under three minutes to play. 
10:15 pm, December 21, 2024

❌ Clemson makes huge 4th down stop

After the Longhorns came down with an interception in Tiger territory, Clemson made a much-needed 4th and 1 stop. The Tigers will look to cut into the lead with under four to play in the first half. 
10:07 pm, December 21, 2024

🔥 Longhorn's offense rolling

Texas extends its lead to 21-7 midway through the second quarter with a 16-yard touchdown run from Quintrevion Wisner. The score was set up by a 43-yard deep ball from Quinn Ewers to Matthew Golden. 
9:51 pm, December 21, 2024

💨 Jaydon Blue gives Texas the lead

Texas running back Jaydon Blue turned on the jets for a 38-yard touchdown run. The Longhorns lead 14-7 early in the second quarter. 
9:35 pm, December 21, 2024

🤘 Texas answers

The Longhorns put together their own 12-play, 75-yard drive, matching Clemson's opening touchdown drive. Steve Sarkisian converted a 4th and 1 in the red zone before Quintrevion Wisner punched it in from three yards out. 
9:23 pm, December 21, 2024

🐅 Clemson strikes first

Cade Klubnik caps off a 12-play, 75-yard drive with a 22-yard touchdown pass to Antonio Williams. Clemson leads 7-0 in Austin midway through the first quarter. 
8:58 pm, December 21, 2024

🤕 Isaiah Bond will not play against Clemson

Longhorns star wide receiver Isaiah Bond is officially inactive against Clemson with an ankle injury. Bond has 532 yards and five touchdowns for Texas this season, and Quinn Ewers will have to rely on Matthew Golden and freshman Ryan Wingo in the passing game. 

8:54 pm, December 21, 2024

⏰ 15 minutes to kickoff

Clemson and Texas are set to kickoff at 4:10 ET on TNT and Max. The winner will advance to play Arizona State in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. 
6:47 pm, December 21, 2024

🕓 The countdown is on: Kickoff is almost here

There are just a few hours until Clemson and Texas collide in the College Football Playoff.

11:22 pm, December 8, 2024

How to watch Texas vs. Clemson

No. 5 Texas will host No. 12 Clemson in the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. This game will be played on Saturday, Dec. 21, at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

  • WHEN: 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 21
  • TV: TNT
  • STREAMING: 
10:58 pm, December 8, 2024

Texas vs. Clemson Preview

Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers throws in a game against Kentucky

Our first of two blueblood first-round playoff games comes on Saturday afternoon from Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium, as SEC runner-up Texas takes on ACC champion Clemson.

Texas finished the year 11-0 against teams not named Georgia, but losses to the 'Dawgs at home in the regular season and a loss in the SEC championship game have Texas just outside the cut for a first-round bye. Texas continued to improve throughout the season, mostly on the defensive end. They put together an impressive performance in the last week of the regular season, holding Texas A&M without an offensive touchdown. On the other side of the ball, quarterback Quinn Ewers will have time to heal an injury to his right ankle. When at 100% he is arguably the nation's most talented QB.

Clemson earns a playoff spot despite being ranked 16th in the final CFP top-25. The ACC champs earn an auto-bid to get back to the playoff for the first time since 2020. Dabo Swinney's program relies on experienced quarterback Cade Klubnik, whose 42 touchdowns accounted for ranks third in the nation. Turnovers tend to decide games for the Tigers. Their turnover margin of +16 ranks second in the country.

Texas   Clemson
11-2 Record 10-3
SEC Conference ACC
33.6 Points Per Game 35.5
12.5 Points Against Per Game 23.3

Quintrevion Wisner (863 yds)

 Leading Rusher Phil Mafah (1106 yds)
Matthew Golden (738 yds) Leading Receiver Antonio Williams (838 yds)
Anthony Hill Jr. (90 tackles) Leading Tackler Barrett Carter (76 tackles)