CLEMSON, S.C. _ Kelly Bryant did enough during preseason practices to pull away from Clemson's other quarterbacks and earn the starting job.
Saturday afternoon against Kent State he showed why.
Bryant accounted for 313 yards and a pair of touchdowns before leaving the game early in the third quarter as the Tigers cruised to a 56-3 victory.
The junior did damage with his arm and legs, completing 16 of 22 passes for 236 yards and a touchdown and rushing for 77 yards and a score.
Bryant looked comfortable from the opening snap, completing his first five passes and leading the Tigers to touchdowns on their first three drives.
Clemson led 28-3 at halftime and continued to pour it on in the second half as backup quarterbacks Zerrick Cooper and Hunter Johnson led the Tigers' offense up and down the field.
