CLEMSON, S.C. -- Deshaun Watson solved the mystery of the Boston College defense, throwing for 420 yards and accounting for four touchdowns against a unit that had allowed just two offensive TDs all season as Clemson rolled to a 34-17 win over the Eagles. While BC's defense had been the nation's best through the first six weeks of the season, Watson stole the show with some quick passes early and a handful of deep balls late. Meanwhile, the Tigers' defense was stellar once again, and Clemson is now through half the season without a loss.

What the win means for Clemson: The Tigers end a three-game home stand with three emphatic victories, toppling Notre Dame, dominating Georgia Tech and finally solving the Boston College defense. The Eagles hadn't allowed more than 228 yards in a game this season, but Clemson more than doubled that. The Tigers head to Miami next week with their playoff hopes squarely in tact and a growing target on their backs.

What the loss means for Boston College: This was hardly a surprise for a BC team that is simply without any real weapons on offense. The QB situation is a mess, and the offensive line remains a makeshift bunch. But the concern, perhaps, is that the defense struggled to find answers against Watson in spite of two takeaways. The Eagles certainly aren't the first team to struggle against Clemson's high-powered attack, but they'll need to return to form next week to keep any hopes of a bowl appearance alive.

Clemson's Deshaun Watson passed for 420 yards and three touchdowns. He added another score on the ground. Rainier Ehrhardt/Associated Press

Player of the game: Watson, clearly. While the ground game was largely ineffective against the BC defensive front, Watson once again shined. He threw two picks, which accounted for BC's points, but he was stellar otherwise. Watson topped 300 yards passing for the first time this season, and after struggling to connect downfield with his receivers on the deep ball early, he found his timing in the second half, including on a 51-yard bomb to Artavis Scott. Watson has now thrown at least two TD passes in every game this season.

Unsung hero: Scott wasn't exactly unsung, but Clemson has been desperate to find a legitimate deep threat since Mike Williams went down with a neck injury in the opener, and Scott certainly looked the part Saturday. He finished with 10 catches for 162 yards, including two deep receptions on a touchdown drive in the third quarter. Scott's strength remains the jet sweep, but he's clearly developed into a more dynamic receiver than he was as a freshman in 2014.