BLACKSBURG, Va. _ Virginia Tech's "maroon effect" worked out about as well as Louisville's "blackout."
Clemson blasted the Hokies 31-17 Saturday night in front of a sellout crowd of fans wearing mostly maroon at Lane Stadium.
The victory was two weeks after Clemson dominated Louisville 47-21 on the road.
The second-ranked Tigers finish the month of September 5-0 after recording three victories over top 15 teams in the past four weeks. Clemson does not face another team currently ranked in the AP Poll the rest of the year.
The Tigers led 17-3 at the half and cruised to the 14-point victory. Clemson led 31-10 late in the fourth quarter before Virginia Tech tacked on a touchdown.
Tavien Feaster had a pair of touchdowns, one on a 60-yard reception and one on a 1-yard run, while C.J. Fuller also scored an offensive touchdown for the Tigers. Clemson linebacker Dorian O'Daniel added a pick-six, his second of the year.
Kelly Bryant passed for 186 yards and a score and also rushed for 94 yards.
Virginia Tech outgained Clemson in yards 342-332, but the Tigers forced three turnovers without committing any and also forced Virginia Tech to turn the ball over on downs twice.
