No. 10 Clemson football powered past Wake Forest 49-14 on Saturday at Allegacy Stadium, notching a fifth consecutive win and extending their series streak to 16 victories over the Demon Deacons.
Wake Forest struck first with a 31-yard touchdown pass from Hank Bachmeier to Horatio Fields, marking the first time Clemson has allowed a first-quarter score this season. But the Tigers soon took control, piling on 42 combined points in the second and third quarters to secure the win.
Quarterback Cade Klubnik was key, throwing for 309 yards and three touchdowns on 31 of 41 passing, while Phil Mafah added two rushing scores and 108 yards on the ground. The Tigers’ 566-yard offensive showcase included a memorable third-quarter trick play: a double-pass from Klubnik to Antonio Williams, who found tight end Jake Briningstool for a 28-yard touchdown. Briningstool finished with seven catches for 104 yards.
Clemson, now 5-1 overall and undefeated in ACC play, returns home next Saturday for a noon kickoff against Virginia. The game will mark a reunion with Cavaliers head coach Tony Elliott, a former Clemson player and coach.