CLEMSON, S.C. _ Clemson's abundance of young and veteran talent, led by quarterbacks Trevor Lawrence and Kelly Bryant, was on full display Saturday afternoon in the season opener against Furman.
Bryant had a rushing and passing touchdown, while Lawrence threw for three scores as the Tigers routed the Paladins, 48-7, Saturday afternoon at Memorial Stadium.
Bryant and Lawrence each played five series, including three apiece in the first half.
The Tigers scored 17 points on Bryant's five drives, turning it over on downs twice.
Clemson scored on all five of Lawrence's drives, putting up four touchdowns and a field goal.
Bryant was 10-for-16 passing for 127 yards with a touchdown. He added 35 rushing yards and a score.
Lawrence was 9-for-15 for 137 yards with three touchdown passes.
Amari Rodgers got Clemson on the board with a 40-yard touchdown from Bryant, while Diondre Overton, Justyn Ross and Braden Galloway caught touchdowns from Lawrence.
Kicker Greg Huegel, who is back after tearing his ACL last season, made field goals from 35 and 49 yards.
Running back Travis Etienne had a 7-yard touchdown run for the Tigers.
