Overview
- Phil Mafah, Clemson's running back, scored four touchdowns in the Gator Bowl, setting a new record for the event.
- Clemson won the game against Kentucky with a score of 38-35, marking their fifth consecutive victory.
- Kentucky's Barion Brown scored three touchdowns in three different ways, becoming the first SEC player to do so since 1998.
- Clemson's Will Shipley was injured during the game, raising questions about his potential entry into the NFL draft.
- Clemson's victory marks their ninth win in 13 consecutive seasons, and their 11th win in their past 16 bowl games under coach Dabo Swinney's leadership.