The No. 8 Tigers survived Troy, a Group of Five program, winning 27-16 at Memorial Stadium. Clemson ’s offense was nonexistent in the first half, punting or committing a turnover in its first five drives before making a field goal before halftime.

Here's what Clemson coach Dabo Swinney had to say after a day of 'craziness' that eventually resulted in a 27-16 Tigers win over the Troy Trojans.

Clemson football had a disastrous first half against Troy. The No. 8 Tigers — who’ve never lost a home game to a Group of Five school under Dabo Swinney — are trailing Sun Belt school Troy 16-3 on Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Troy closed as a 30.5-point underdog in the game.