Death Valley Showdown: Clemson Hosts App State
Get ready for an exciting clash under the lights as Appalachian State heads to Clemson for a prime-time showdown on September 7th at 8:00 p.m. ET, broadcast on the ACC Network. This matchup marks Clemson’s 2024 home opener at the legendary Memorial Stadium, also known as Death Valley, where the Tigers have established dominance in home openers, with a 98-17-8 all-time record.
Clemson is looking to bounce back after a tough season-opening loss to Georgia and will be eager to defend their home turf, where they’ve won 20 straight night games. Under head coach Dabo Swinney, Clemson has built an impressive resume in prime-time, boasting a 23-3 record in home night games, and they’ll be ready to keep the streak alive against the Mountaineers.
App State ranks second only to Clemson in rushing touchdowns since 2018
For Appalachian State, this game represents a significant test. Coming off a 1-0 start to the season, the Mountaineers are no strangers to putting up a fight, especially in the run game. They rank second only to Clemson in rushing touchdowns since 2018, proving that their offense is capable of grinding out tough yards and finding the end zone. But Clemson’s rushing attack, led by players like Phil Mafah, will be equally fierce, and they’ve scored a rushing touchdown in 53 consecutive home games—the longest active streak in the country.
Historically, Clemson holds a 5-0 advantage over Appalachian State, with their last meeting in 2015 resulting in a 41-10 Tigers victory. But history won’t matter much on Saturday night, with both teams bringing fresh energy to the field.
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik, who is quickly climbing the ranks in Clemson’s record books, will lead the offense, and all eyes will be on tight end Jake Briningstool, who is within striking distance of breaking several all-time records. On the defensive side, linebacker Barrett Carter, an All-American, will look to disrupt App State’s plans, and freshman Peter Woods will aim to build on his standout performance in the season opener.
This matchup promises a thrilling evening of college football, with Clemson seeking redemption and Appalachian State ready to prove themselves on the big stage. Fans won’t want to miss it! Tune in to the ACC Network at 8:00 p.m. for a night of electrifying action at Death Valley.
Important Fan Notes
*** Saturday’s game airs exclusively on ACCN. As of Sunday, DirecTV customers no longer have access to the ESPN family of networks. ESPN and ACCN are available with all other major TV providers and streaming providers. Go to getaccn.com.***
Two of ACC Network’s signature programs, ACC Huddle and ACC PM, will travel to Clemson, S.C. and broadcast live from Littlejohn Coliseum and within Clemson Memorial Stadium on Friday, Sept. 6 and Saturday Sept. 7. Fans are welcome to watch in-person.
Taylor Tannebaum is the new host of ACC Huddle, and she will be joined by analysts Eric Mac Lain, EJ Manuel, Mark Richt and Eddie Royal. The show will be live from the site of the ACC Primetime Football game Saturday from 11 a.m. – noon ET and continuing with wall-to-wall coverage throughout the day featuring halftime reports, a primetime show from 6:30-8 p.m., and a one-hour show at the end of the day recapping all of the ACC football action and featuring live on set interviews with winning players and coaches.