Phil Mafah made one of the biggest plays in the top-10 matchup against NC State last Saturday.
The Clemson sophomore running back got the call on third-and-9 and rushed for 15 yards to pick up the first down and put the No.5 Tigers inside the Wolfpack 10-yard line. Three plays later, quarterback DJ Uiagalelei sold a fake handoff with Mafah and scooted around the end for an easy touchdown that put the Tigers up 17 points in the fourth quarter.
"I'm happy I got to contribute to sealing up the game," Mafah said Tuesday about the 30-20 victory. "That was a big play, a big down, that had to be done. We got it done."
While roomate and fellow running back Will Shipley has gotten most of the attention in Clemson's backfield, Mafah has quietly been contributing all season. He's produced 126 rushing yards and a touchdown on 32 carries. And Clemson trusted him in a big spot last game.
"I've definitely become more confident as a football player just out there with the guys, out there in the play calling and just the plays in general," Mafah said. "I've definitely seen growth from last year to this year so I'm just trying to keep putting in the work and just see where it goes."
Here's what else Mafah had to say heading into Saturday's 7:30 p.m. game at Boston College:
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