It's a defensive battle through first half as Clemson goes into half tied

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Clemson and South Carolina's game is living up to the hype, despite what ESPN thinks.C The pair go into halftime tied 7-7.

Defense has been the dominating factor through the first 30 minutes. Clemson has made life difficult for USC's LaNorris Sellers. The freshman quarterback has already been sacked three times, with only 71 yards to say for it. On the other hand, he's burned the Tigers with his legs a time or two, including a 25-yard scamper for the Gamecocks only touchdown. But South Carolina's not the only team with a mobile QB.

Cade Klubnik scored on a 13-yard run the possession before for Clemson's first score of the day. However, the senior QB has much more time to throw, completing 10-16 for 148 yards.

The Tigers and Gamecocks are both playing for a potential CFP spot and so far, neither team is relenting.