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A Tale of Two Quarterbacks

On a night when two of the most highly touted quarterbacks in college football faced off in an epic battle of #3 Clemson vs. #5 Florida State, one might expect that experience would have the edge.  However, this was not the case as red shirt freshman Jameis Winston clearly outplayed senior Tajh Boyd.  While both are seen as having NFL potential, Winston clearly has the skill set and poise to succeed at the next level; Boyd, on the other hand, in a match-up this high stake, might have left some scouts questioning his ability to succeed at the next level.

From the outset, Winston was clearly ready for his first game on a big stage.  After a Clemson fumble, Winston connected with Kelvin Benjamin for a 22-yard touchdown.  While Benjamin clearly made a magnificent catch, Jameis Winston located his throw in a spot only his receiver could catch it, showing experience beyond his years.  Throughout the game, Winston not only completed passes, but completed them in a manner that enabled his receivers to gain significant yards after catch.  The windows he had to complete many of his passes were tight, yet even with pressure in his face, he consistently hit succeeded. And he did some work with his feet too, showing the ability to elude the Clemson pass rush when needed; however, wise beyond his years, Winston always kept his eyes down-field until he finally decided to run. Winston finished with 444 yards and 3 TD passes (as well as a 4-yard rushing touchdown) to place his name prominently in the Heisman race, if not on many NFL team's draft boards.

Tajh Boyd, on the other hand, struggled mightily against the more aggressive FSU 3-4 defense.  He threw two interceptions, had a critical fumble returned for a touchdown (although credit should go to Lamarcus Joyner for an amazing strip), and generally looked uncomfortable behind a line that could not slow down the Seminole pass rush.  Once his team fell behind, his play only seemed to get worse as the game progressed.  In his final year at Clemson, Boyd will need to do a lot to salvage the season and improve his draft stock come April.

In the end, the red shirt freshman Winston outclassed his senior counterpart, displaying more poise, intelligence, and raw athletic ability than Boyd.  Boyd left the game licking his wounds; Winston returned to Tallahassee as the leader of a team that just might contend for a National Championship!