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On This Date: 1971 Clemson-32 Virginia-15 "Tobacco Bowl"
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On This Date: 1971 Clemson-32 Virginia-15 "Tobacco Bowl"

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10/16/1971
Richmond City Stadium
Richmond, VA

'Tobacco Bowl': Clemson Tops Virginia in Richmond, 32-15

RICHMOND, (UPI)— Clemson scored three touch downs in the third quarter to day to rout Virginia, 32?15. The Tigers put on drives of 79, 80 and 75 yards after spotting the Cavaliers a 7?3 half?time lead.



Tommy Kendrick passed 53 yards to Don Kelley to set up the first Tiger touchdown, scored by Smiley Sanders on a 1?yard buck, then connected with Kelley, on a 75?yard scor ing play.

Kendrick next passed to John McMakin for 40 yards, setting up a touchdown by Heide Davis on a 7?yard dash.



Late in the first half, Kent Merritt's 71?yard touchdown sprint had given Virginia the lead

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Oct 16, 2025, 2:55 PM
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Love the helmets with the big paw in that era.

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