The Florida State football team looked ready for the big stage against No. 4 Clemson for the first 29 minutes Saturday. But it was all Tigers for much of the second half, with FSU mounting a comeback late, but falling short.
The Seminoles led 14-7 at the beginning of the second half, but the Tigers reeled off 27 straight points to take control of the game.Will Shipley was a problem for the Seminoles struggling run defense, running 20 times for 121 yards and adding six catches for 48 yards. The 26 touches were a season-high for Shipley.
With 1:51 left in the first half, FSU looked to respond. Following a 19-yard rush by running back Lawrance Toafili to bring the Seminoles to midfield, Travis was sacked and fumbled the ball with 47 seconds remaining. The only turnover Saturday resulted in an easy touchdown drive for Clemson with 47 second remaining. The TD allowed the Tigers to push the lead to 24-14 at the intermission.
The drive began with a 69-yard kickoff return by Shipley to bring the Tigers' deep into Seminole territory. Wake Forest scored one of two touchdowns against FSU to open the second half two weeks ago and NC State scored its only touchdown of the game last week to open the second half.How Taylor Swift and a specific sock routine get one FSU basketball standout game-readyThe Seminoles could not have scripted a better start to the game. Just like the opening drive against Wake Forest, FSU drove down the field with ease to score a TD and then forced their opponent to punt the ball.
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