Trevor Lawrence, Clemson Rout Notre Dame, Avenge Earlier Loss To Notre Dame, Wins Atlantic Coast Conference Championship, Sends Notre Dame To Their First Loss Of The Season
Trevor Lawrence didn’t play in the first matchup between Clemson and Notre Dame where Clemson was topped by Notre Dame by a score of 47-40!
Where?
In South Bend Indiana!
When?
On November 7,2020!
Why?
Because he had the Coronavirus that is currently affecting us in the United States and around the world!
However , the quarterback did play this time around in the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship!
Where?
In Charlotte North Carolina at Bank Of America Stadium that is home to the Carolina Panthers of the NFL!
When?
Saturday where third ranked Clemson avenged that loss, routed second ranked Notre Dame, won the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship and sent Notre Dame to their first loss of the season with a 34-10 victory!
How?
Trevor Lawrence was 25-36 and passed for 322 yards and two touchdowns to go along with a 34-yard touchdown run. Etienne ran for 124 yards on 10 carries and a touchdown, marking the fourth ACC championship in which he has scored. The offense combined for 541 total yards.”according to an article clemsontigers.comon
Clemson’s defense held the Fighting Irish to just 263 yards and sacked quarterback Ian Book six times. James Skalski, who became the first player to ever appear in five ACC championships, recorded a sack and five total tackles. according to an article on clemsontigers.com
While Notre Dame lost to Clemson in the Atlantic Coast Conference Championship in Charlotte North Carolina at Bank Of America Stadium that is home to the Carolina Panthers of the NFL!
Why?
Notre Dame’s offense was able to get into Clemson territory on the opening drive of the game. Jonathan Doerer connected on a 51-yard field goal, which was an ACC Championship Game record, to end the drive and get the Irish on the board. “according to an article on und.com
Clemson responded with a 67-yard touchdown pass from Lawrence to Rodgers to gain a 7-3 lead in the final minutes of the first quarter. Another long touchdown pass, this time Lawrence to E.J. Williams increased the Tigers lead to 14-3 in the second quarter. “according to an article on und.com
A 44-yard scamper to the end zone from Travis Etienne gave the Tigers a 24-3 lead heading into halftime, the largest deficit of the season for the Irish. “according to an article on und.com
In the second half, the Tigers extended their lead and did not allow the Irish to get back into the game. The Irish will await their postseason hopes starting on Sunday afternoon as bowl announcements will begin to be made. “according to an article on und.com
Clemson now awaits its bowl destination and seeks its sixth straight appearance in the College Football Playoff. The College Football Playoff Selection Show will begin at noon on Sunday on ESPN.