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Texas shuts down Clemson’s late surge, wins 38-24


Texas Wisner celebrates touchdown

Texas outlasted Clemson in its first round matchup of the College Football Playoff, winning 38-24 behind a melting pot of big plays, forced turnovers and the running back room’s field day. The Longhorns shut down the Tigers’ late-game surge that loomed large in the 14-point win, forcing back-to-back turnover on downs.

Texas looked like a freight train from the opening kick off, scoring on three straight drives by the rushing tandem Quintrevion Wisner and Jaydon Blue. By halftime, the Longhorns led 28-10, while Blue and Wisner finished the game with 256 rushing yards and four touchdowns.

Clemson caught fire between the last few minutes of the third quarter and early parts of the fourth through three straight touchdowns of its own, making it a one-score game multiple times. However, the Longhorns answered the bell when needed most, making a goal-line stand to slow down the Tigers, and another with less than minute left in the game to put the nail in the coffin.

They advance to the quarterfinals to face Arizona State in the Peach Bowl on Jan. 1. 



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