A big performance from this key Clemson Tigers offensive player would go a long way in defeating the NC State Wolfpack.

On the Tigers’ second offensive drive of the game, running back Phil Mafah caught a short pass for 4 yards on the right sideline but was injured after getting tackled by a Wolfpack defender. Mafah was slow to get up,

Dabo Swinney’s team started off conference play with a bang ... and made the Georgia loss feel like a distant memory.

The Tigers have leaned on youth to find their way offensively, bounce back from brutal loss to Georgia in Week 1

The consistent play on offense and stellar defense showed up on Saturday as Clemson took down the NC State Wolfpack in a dominating 59-35 win. Quarterback Cade Klubnik and running back Phil Mafah both had huge performances. Klubnik finished with 279 total yards and four total touchdowns while Mafah recorded 107 rushing yards and a touchdown.

N.C. State is set to start freshman CJ Bailey at quarterback for Saturday’s trip to No. 21 Clemson after an injury to starter Grayson McCall.

Quarterback Cade Klubnik and the Clemson Tigers' offense sure look like they've officially arrived. At halftime, the 19th-ranked Tigers lead NC State, 45-7, in the ACC opener for both teams at Clemson Memorial Stadium.

No. 19 Clemson left no doubt against North Carolina State, sending a message to the rest of the ACC that they're going to be tough to overcome.