Deshaun Watson leads Clemson in rout of Boston College

Saturday’s game was Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s 50th home game; he has guided the Tigers to a 43-6 home record….

The Eagles fell to 3-3 SU following their 3-0 shutout loss to Wake Forest last weekend, also suffering their third loss of the season against the spread while pegged as 9 1/2-point favorites.In what should be a rout, No. 5 Clemson will host Boston College at 7:00PM ET tonight.

Smith finished 7-of-22 for 87 yards and a 1-yard touchdown run in the game’s final two minutes. On the ground, Marcus Outlow rushdes for 62 yards in 15 attempts while Jeff Smith added 44 yards in 11 attempts.

Despite the discouraging opening, Watson instantly responded, pioneering a seven-play, 75-yard touchdown drive on Clemson’s subsequent possession while capping it off with a game-tying touchdown rush from four yards out. He surpassed that and then a few against Boston College on Saturday.

Boston College was able to strike first in the ballgame, however, with an interception of Watson by defensive back Justin Simmons setting up a five-yard touchdown connection between Smith and wideout Bobby Wolford to provide the Eagles with an early 7-0 lead.

Scott had 10 catches for 162 yards as Clemson put up 532 yards on an Eagles defense that was only allowing 140 a game coming in to lead the Football Bowl Subdivision. In receiving, Charlie Callinan had 42 yards in two receptions.

Linebacker Steven Daniels had the other right before halftime, leading to Mike Knoll’s 21-yard field goal that drew the Eagles to within 17-10 at the half.

Watson hit touchdown throws of 21 yards to Zac Brooks, 6 yards to Jordan Leggett and a spectacular, high-arching ball to Artavis Scott from 51 yards out – and all against the best statistical defense in the country.

Reader is a fourth-year senior who started one game last year, but played 250 plays and had 27 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks.