Clemson coach details how defense contained QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:02 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Clemson defeated Cal 24-10 on September 25, limiting quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele to a career-low 119 passing yards. Coach Dabo Swinney emphasized the Tigers' strong defensive game plan, which included neutralizing Cal's run attack and disrupting Sagapolutele's rhythm. Cornerback Elliot Washington II intercepted Sagapolutele twice, and Clemson's defense forced him to make off-balance throws. Swinney praised Sagapolutele's talent while expressing confidence in his team's strategy to disrupt the Golden Bears' offense.
- •Clemson wins 24-10 against Cal on September 25.
- •Sagapolutele passed for only 119 yards, a career low.
- •Clemson's defense intercepted Sagapolutele twice.
- •Cal managed only 86 rushing yards against Clemson.
- •Clemson improves to 3-1, 2-0 in the ACC.
- 9:02 AMYahoo Sports — How Dabo Swinney said Clemson shut down down Cal NFL prospect QB Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele
"Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele passed for a career-low 119 yards against Clemson. Here's how Dabo Swinney says that happened.
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