Clemson’s Travis Etienne literally gift-wraps 6 points for Notre Dame (Video)
By John Buhler
Notre Dame football scores on another botched handoff from D.J. Uigaelelei to Travis Etienne.
Notre Dame extends their lead over Clemson after another botched handoff to Travis Etienne.
Last week saw Clemson Tigers running back fumble the ball on the goal line in a bad handoff from backup quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei. The Boston College Eagles were able to take it 90-plus yards to the house. A week later, a similar thing happened, as Etienne could not handle Uiagalelei’s pitch. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was able to score for the Golden Domers.
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah with the TOUCHDOWN pic.twitter.com/xtbVFRYtMa
— NCAAF Nation (@NCAAFNation247) November 8, 2020
Notre Dame added to their lead with a field goal to stretch their lead to 23-10 with a few minutes left in the first half.
Twitter couldn’t believe Clemson self-destructing vs. Notre Dame
That's the second time in two weeks that a botched connection between DJ and Etienne produced a defensive score. That one appeared to be all on Etienne.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) November 8, 2020
Well, Clemson literally just gave Notre Dame six points there.
— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) November 8, 2020
Wowww.
— Grace Raynor (@gmraynor) November 8, 2020
Stunning turn of events in South Bend.
— Ralph D. Russo (@ralphDrussoAP) November 8, 2020
and bang ND with a fumble scoop and score that is just what they needed
— Michael Felder (@InTheBleachers) November 8, 2020
Rare to see #Clemson's Travis Etienne make a mistake like that, but Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah showing why he's an All-America candidate. Perfect spot to take it in for the TD.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) November 8, 2020
Wow. Travis Etienne drops the ball on a pitch play and Notre Dame picks it up and returns it for a touchdown.
— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) November 8, 2020
Notre Dame's lead is 20-10.
𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝑾𝑼 𝑾𝑼 𝑾𝑼𝑼𝑼𝑼𝑼𝑼𝑼?
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) November 8, 2020
First career touchdown for @j_owuu! #GoIrish x #BeatTigers pic.twitter.com/s1NBDutuMh
Clemson will have to make some serious adjustments at halftime if the Tigers want to avoid being upset. While a road loss to Notre Dame would not end their College Football Playoff chances, it eliminates any margin for error. The Tigers would need to beat Notre Dame in the ACC Championship game if they were to fall in South Bend on Saturday night in primetime.
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