Gameday Guide: Clemson vs. Troy TV details, key players, and more
The Clemson Tigers football team opens its home season Saturday against Troy.
Who: Clemson (1-0) vs. Troy (1-0)
When: Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Eastern
Where: Memorial Stadium (81,500)
TV: ACC Network (WACHFox in Columbia)
Internet stream: ACC Network online
Radio: WZMJ-FM 93.1 FM in Columbia area, Clemson Radio Network
Satellite radio: SiriusXM Ch. 93
Series record: Clemson leads, 1-0
Line: Clemson by 34
What’s at stake
Clemson aims to avoid any fall-off after opening the season with a tight win at Auburn.
Grind in the sun. Shine under the lights. #Passion #Clemson pic.twitter.com/EjxsQCur8t
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) September 6, 2016
Three Game Storylines
1. Can the offense rebound? Although Clemson won its opener, the offense was limited to 399 yards and 19 points. That was a bit low with the level of talent Clemson boasts along its stacked attack.
2. Who goes off? Usually games against a lower-division opponent offer someone a chance to post big numbers. Clemson has a lot of options.
3. Much of a challenge? Clemson should far outclass the Trojans in nearly every way. The Tigers have not lost in their past 41 games against unranked foes, and Troy has a tall order in trying to make it competitive.
The #BusinessSuits will be out this Saturday... ...So handle your business. #Clemson #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/pzxQJzEkMb
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) September 7, 2016
Three Players to Watch - Clemson
1. Quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for 248 yards on 34 attempts and averaged 1.9 yards a carry in the opener. He should be in position to bounce back, especially considering receiver Mike Williams went off with 174 yards.
2. Running back Wayne Gallman played the bell cow to start the season with 123 yards on 30 carries. His long in the opener was 20 yards, something he’ll have a chance to improve on this week.
3. Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence was a monster in his first college game. The towering freshman posted 10 tackles, a sack and a pass breakup against Auburn.
Christian Wilkins was named defensive player of the game by coaches. #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/SHbhMAbT1f
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) September 4, 2016
Three Players to Watch - Troy
1. Junior quarterback Brandon Silvers is entering his third year starting and opened the season with 229 yards and a score against Austin Peay.
2. Running back Jordan Chunn posted 161 yards and a score on 13 carries in the season opener. He’s had at least 500 yards and 100 carries each of the past two seasons.
3. Linebacker William Lloyd had a quick impact when he joined the Trojans out of junior college, posting 73 tackles, nine for loss and 3 1/2 sacks in 2015. He began this year with five tackles and a hurry.
Rosters, Team Stats
This story was originally published September 8, 2016 at 3:06 PM with the headline "Gameday Guide: Clemson vs. Troy TV details, key players, and more."