NCAA Football Highlights: Clemson 26 – Auburn 19

09/01/2012

ATLANTA, GA – Clemson ran early and often, racking up 320 yards on the ground in downing Auburn 26-19 at the Georgia Dome on Saturday night.

Andre Ellington led the Tigers with 231 yards on 26 carries, while Tajh Boyd also threw for 208 yards – even without his star receiver Sammy Watkins, who was suspended for the game. The 14th-ranked Clemson offense gained 528 yards while holding Auburn to just 374.

John Tautges and Terry Donahue called the action on Dial Global Sports.

(Kiehl Frazier’s bomb to Emory Blake gives Auburn a 7-3 lead)

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(Clemson’s Andre Ellington rips off a 68-yard run in the 2nd quarter)

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(Roderick McDowell’s 7-yard TD puts Clemson up 13-7)

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(Daren Bates’ interception gives Auburn the ball in a 16-16 game)

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(Tajh Boyd hits DeAndre Hopkins for a 4-yard TD and a 23-19 lead)

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(Ellington’s 45-yard run sets up another Clemson FG)

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(Vic Beasley’s sack ices the game for Clemson)

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(Postgame recap from John Tautges and Terry Donahue)

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