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Clemson's Trevor Lawrence throws for five TDs, 391 yards in first half

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Oct 17, 2020 3:26 PM ET

It took Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence half a game to unleash his best performance of the 2020 season.

Lawrence carved up Georgia Tech's defense, passing for 391 yards and five touchdowns in 10 first-half possessions. Those are season-highs for the 21-year-old.

Trevor Lawrence's first half stats are unreal:

391 passing yards
5 TDs
22/27 passing

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The potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft completed 22 of 27 first-half attempts. What's even more impressive is that he completed a pass to 10 different Clemson receivers. Amari Rodgers led all receivers with six receptions for 161 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, including an 83-yard TD.

TOUCHDOWN TIGERS!

Amari with the answer!

Trevor Lawrence to Amari Rodgers for 83-yd TD!

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The Tigers held a 52-7 lead over the Yellow Jackets at halftime, but Lawrence remained in the game to start the second half. During his first offensive drive of the second half, Lawrence eclipsed 400 passing yards to break his previous career-high of 395 against Syracuse last season.

Lawrence also set a Clemson record with seven passing touchdowns...and the game isn't even over yet as of this writing.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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