Klubnik opened a 66-20 victory over Appalachian State with a perfectly thrown 76-yard TD pass to freshman receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. A week later, Klubnick broke free for a 55-yard rushing score — Clemson's longest by a quarterback in five years — to start a 59-35 rout of N.C. State.

The Clemson Tigers are back in the good graces of the college football media sphere after back-to-back huge offensive performances in victories against Appalachian State and North Carolina State. Following the sky seemingly falling coming off the week one drubbing against Georgia in which the team put up less than 200 yards total and just three points,