David Bridges
Clemson had an instant classic matchup with Wake Forest on Saturday, and Twitter was reasonably active after the Tigers came away with a double-overtime win.
In the 51-45 win, Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei led the way for the Tigers’ offense, completing 26 of his 41 pass attempts for 371 yards and five touchdowns.
His final completion was to tight end Davis Allen, who caught the 21-yard touchdown pass to win the game.
While Clemson’s offense had tremendous success against the Demon Deacons, the defense had its struggles, specifically in the secondary.
The Tigers gave up 337 passing yards and had numerous pass interference and defensive holding penalties.
Still, head coach Dabo Swinney and his team were able to leave Wake Forest with a win.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the thriller between the No. 5-ranked Tigers and the No. 21-ranked Demon Deacons.
Final takes:
1. Being a fan is STRESSFUL. Would much rather be playing lol. No clue how y’all have done this for so long. 😂
2. DJ is a dude. We all can shut up now. He’s got it. Shipley, a dude. He is who we thought he was.
3. Defense…lord have mercy.
— Ben Boulware (@benboulware7) September 24, 2022
So impressed with DJ and the offense. Patient and confident. Defense needed them to pick them up and they did.
— Woody Whitehurst – ACC Abandoner (@woodywhitehurst) September 24, 2022
Clemson-Wake is the game of the year to this point. Electric.
— Kyle Tucker (@KyleTucker_ATH) September 24, 2022
I think I pulled my hamstring jumping during that last play
— Woody Whitehurst – ACC Abandoner (@woodywhitehurst) September 24, 2022
Hey @drpepper, y’all might want to put DJ Uiagalelei back in your commercials 👀
— Kelly Gramlich (@kellygramlich) September 24, 2022
DJ with an all-time special performance today when the team needed it the most. We’ll remember that for a while.
— Tiger Commenter (@TigerCommenter) September 24, 2022
PSA Clemson Fans: @DJUiagalelei has been loyal to this program and he’s proven through his performance to be our QB. Respect the man and get behind him or keep it pushing! Perfect example of trusting the process and not giving up. BALLER.
— 𝐃𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 (@D_Rench_) September 24, 2022
Every national media member that clowned @DJUiagalelei last season and all off-season owes him a public apology.
— Clemson Film Review (@CUFilmReview) September 24, 2022
I don’t want to hear another WORD about DJ. What a comeback kid.
— JDJr Davis (@JedidiahDavis33) September 24, 2022
Clemson’s last QB to throw for 5 touchdowns with no interceptions was Deshaun Watson against NC State on 10/31/2015.
Today DJ went for 371 5 TDs. Wild that both games came on the road in ACC play. pic.twitter.com/4bEE3wm4Nw
— Tiger Commenter (@TigerCommenter) September 24, 2022
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