After stellar performances in his past two games, Clade Klubnik's play declined. He went 15-for-31 passing for 255 yards and five total touchdowns (one rushing). His competition percentage (48%) was his lowest in a game as a starter.

The Tigers held Stanford to 71 yards passing through three quarters with quarterback Ashton Daniels going just 9 of 19 before he was helped off the field in the fourth after Clemson stopped him short on fourth-and-1.

Stanford: The Cardinal made the most of their long, cross-country trip that got them to Clemson on Friday, some 24 hours before kickoff. They moved the ball on the Tigers defense and largely kept the Tigers' array of playmakers out of the end zone.