Overview
- Adam Randall rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns, including the 1-yard go-ahead score with 7:16 remaining.
- Louisville missed three critical kicks late — an earlier extra point and 50-yard attempt by Cooper Ranvier, then a 46-yarder by Nick Keller with 1:33 left.
- Costly mistakes undercut the Cardinals, who committed 10 penalties for 98 yards and saw a Duke Watson fumble set up Clemson’s first touchdown.
- Clemson improved to 5–5 to keep its 20-year bowl streak within reach, while Louisville fell to 7–3 (4–3 ACC) with its title and playoff paths severely damaged.
- The Tigers prevailed despite converting 1 of 13 third downs and allowing 385 yards, overturning pregame odds that had Louisville as a narrow favorite.