Clemson By The Numbers

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The 12th (BCS) ranked Gamecocks play the 11th (BCS) ranked Clemson Tigers this Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Clemson at 7 p.m. Here are the numbers on Clemson. Passing The Tigers junior quarterback Tajh Boyd is throwing the ball with the best of the quarterbacks in the nation ranking 2nd in QB rating at 172.7, 9th in total passing yards with 3367 yards on the season, and 10th in the nation in completion percentage at 68% (240 of 353 passing attempts). Rushing The Tigers offense also includes a strong rushing attack led by senior running back Andre Ellington. Ellington has 959 yards and 8 touchdowns on 186 carries on the season. Boyd also adds to the running games with 466 yards and 8 touchdowns on 140 carries. Defense Clemson has 24 sacks and 11 interceptions on the season. Sophomore defensive end Vic Beasley is the teams leader in sacks at 8. The Tigers are ranked 47th in points against allowing 24.7 points per game. Comparing this to the Gamecocks; who have 34 sacks and 12 interceptions on the season. Sophomore Jadeveon Clowney is USC’s leader in sacks at 8.5. The Gamecocks are ranked 13th in the nation in points against allowing 17.5 points per game.