Clemson Trails Troy Amid Lightning Delay, Fans Boo at Home Stadium

Clemson, a preseason College Football Playoff contender, is facing a surprising early-season struggle as they trailed Troy 16-3 at halftime, sparking shock and frustration among fans and analysts. The Tigers' sluggish performance at Memorial Stadium led to boos from the home crowd, reflecting unease about the team's direction under coach Dabo Swinney, especially given Clemson's history of dominance. Early in the game, Troy capitalized quickly with a touchdown on a 75-yard drive, while Clemson's offense struggled with just five total yards before a weather delay suspended play due to lightning. The delay added to the tense atmosphere, with over 80,000 fans waiting as the Trojans maintained momentum. Social media buzzed with critical reactions, with some questioning if Clemson was repeating past patterns of underperforming against lesser opponents. Despite the rocky start and the weather challenges, there remains time for Clemson to regroup and attempt a comeback in the game.