Thursday night college football: Clemson passes its first road test

Sloppy play nearly dooms Clemson

If not for what appeared to be a blown call by the referees, No. 3 Clemson's sloppy play on Thursday night could have cost them a chance at the national championship.

TIIIGER UPPERCUT

Refs tossed the Clemson lineman from Thursday's game for punching an opposing defender.

Clemson pulls away from NC State in 2nd half

The Tigers were on upset watch early, but a big second-half gift from the refs allowed them to pull away.

Clemson builds lead over NC State

Thanks largely to a possibly blown call in the third quarter, Clemson is pulling away from NC State after three quarters Thursday night.

NC State screwed out of touchdown?

NC State was in prime position to continue the upset watch it placed No. 3 Clemson on through two-plus quarters Thursday night, but an iffy call against the Wolfpack could render that moot.

Clemson on second-half upset watch at NC State

After a slower-than-expected offensive start, No. 3 Clemson finds itself with just a 13-7 halftime leader over NC State in Thursday night's game.

Clemson holds slim lead over NC State

After slightly more than one quarter of play, Clemson finds itself tightly contested by NC State.

NC State claims entire state via card stunt

How to watch Clemson vs. NC State

The 2013 Textile Bowl finds perhaps the ACC's best team in a tough Thursday night road game.

Is Clemson really No. 3?

Clemson has jumped from eighth to third in the AP poll after two games. The defense still bears obvious burden of proof, but the offense also has some questions, particularly on passing downs. Thursday night in Raleigh, we might get answers.