Tait Reynolds flat out CALLED GAME on Saturday night, carving up the Florida State defense with a jaw-dropping 79-yard touchdown run that sealed Clemson’s 36-24 victory over the Seminoles. It was a play that dropped jaws and made a statement.
That Third-and-12 Dagger
Picture this: 3:17 left on the clock, third-and-12, and the game is on the line. Reynolds, on what was supposed to be a passing play, stepped up into the pocket, pure chaos around him. He somehow dodged Florida State defenders, scramble for the first down, and then, after bursting past the sticks, broke a tackle. Just when you thought he was down, he kept churning, all the way to the end zone for a 79-yard score. Wide receiver T.J. Moore delivered a critical downfield block, helping Reynolds complete the longest run by a quarterback in Clemson history. Yeah, you read that right. It was also Reynolds’ longest run of the entire season, a true dagger that sucked all the air out of Doak S. Campbell Stadium.
A Much-Needed Win, Says Reynolds
This wasn’t just any win for Clemson, now sitting at 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the ACC, especially against a reeling Florida State team that dropped to 3-5 (1-4 ACC). After the game, Reynolds gave credit where it was due, telling ACC Network, “My o-line did an amazing job. There’s been ups and downs. We’re just happy to get a win tonight.” And what a win it was.
That kind of explosive, game-sealing play is exactly what you want to see from your QB. After a night like that, with Reynolds dropping the longest QB run in school history, Clemson has to be feeling good about snagging a crucial road win on Halloween night.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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