Clemson Upsets No. 19 Louisville Despite Botched Punt Snap, Goal-Line Stand

Clemson’s Adam Randall ran 105 yards for two touchdowns and the Tigers managed to overcome Louisville’s goal line stand and a botched kick snap in order to win 20-19 over the Cardinals. The Tigers (5-5 and 3-5 in the Atlantic Coast Conference) took the lead on Randall’s 1-yard touchdown with 7:16 remaining. It was the second fourth-and-goal play at the 1-yard line for the Tigers in the final period, with the Cardinals (7-3, 4-3) stuffing them four minutes earlier.Cooper Ranvier, who missed an extra point in the second quarter, went wide left on a 50-yard field goal on Louisville’s next drive, but a low snap to Clemson punter Jack Smith gave the Cardinals the ball at the Tigers 23-yard line with 2:29 left.However, a false start and an unsportsmanlike conduct flag pushed Louisville back, and kicker Nick Keller missed a 46-yarder with 1:33 remaining.The Tigers won despite converting just one of 13 third-down plays and giving up 385 yards to the Cardinals. Louisville’s Keyjuan Brown rushed for 135 yard on 15 carries and Miller Moss completed 212 yards of passes. Quarterback Cade Klubnik had a 22-of-34 for 187 yards. Receiver Caullin Lacy caught four passes for 60 yards and threw for a touchdown pass.TakeawaysClemson: The Tigers tried to give the game away, but the win gives them a chance to be bowl eligible with a victory in one of their two final games to extend their 20-year streak.Louisville: Penalties and turnovers finally killed any chance the Cardinals had for a spot in the ACC title game or the playoffs. The Cardinals committed 10 penalties for 98 yards, and Duke Watson’s fumble at the Louisville 25 set up Randall’s first score.Up nextClemson returns home to face Furman on Nov. 22.Louisville heads to Dallas on Nov. 22 to face SMU.Reporting by The Associated Press.Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Want great stories delivered to your inbox? Create or login to your FOX account and follow teams, leagues and players for a daily personalized newsletter!
2025-11-15 04:55:16