Clemson vs. Kentucky: The No.22 Clemson Tigers got timely plays from all aspects of the game to come out on top of the 2023 Tax Slayer Gator Bowl over Kentucky, 38-35. Clemson RB Phil Mafah rushed for 71 yards and a Gator Bowl record 4 rushing touchdowns. CU quarterback Cade Klubnik passed for 264 yards, and Jake Briningstool hauled in 9 receptions for 91 yards. The Tigers' defense registered 2.0 sacks, 6.0 tackles for loss and 2 interceptions, none bigger than Shelton Lewis' INT that closed the door on the Wildcats.
CLE 38, KEN 35Dabo Swinney speaks with Taylor Tannebaum following the Clemson Tigers' thrilling 38-35 win over the Kentucky Wildcats at the 2023 Gator Bowl.
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CLE 38, KEN 35Gator Bowl: Clemson Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats | Full Game Highlights Check out the highlights as the Clemson Tigers stun the Kentucky Wildcats 38-35 in a thriller matchup to become the 2023 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl champions. Clemson's Phil Mafah scored 4 touchdowns in the win over Kentucky.
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Clemson vs. South Carolina: The No. 24 Clemson Tigers won a tough, defensive battle against rival South Carolina, 23-7. The Tigers' defense got things started with a bang as freshman defensive back Khalil Barnes opened the game with a huge fumble returned for a touchdown to give Clemson an early 7-0 lead. Then, on the very next offensive play from scrimmage, Spencer Rattler threw into traffic and Barnes picked him off. Will Shipley and Phil Mafah combioned for 169 rushing yards while Cade Klubnik amassed 152 total yards in the win. Clemson kicker Jonathon Weitz was perfect on the day, making long kicks from 50 yards, 49 yards and 42 yards. The Clemson defense was stout, holding the Gamecocks to 169 total yards and Rattler to 112 yards passing in the loss.
CLE 16, SC 7Check out these highlights from the Clemson Tigers' 16-7 win over the South Carolina Gamecocks. Now 5-7, the Gamecocks are not bowl eligible. ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ http://espnplus.com/youtube ✔️ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn
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Clemson freshman defensive back Khalil Barnes opened the game against South Carolina with a huge fumble returned for a touchdown to give Clemson an early 7-0 lead. Then, on the very next offensive play from scrimmage, Spencer Rattler throws into traffic and Barnes makes a brilliant interception.
CLE 16, SC 7Playing in Death Valley, Clemson came away with a hard-fought home win as they outlasted the No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels, 31-20. Will Shipley had a huge game for the Tigers, carrying the ball 18 times for 126 yards and a score while catching 2 passes for 53 yards. Cade Klubnik was efficient, completing 21-32 passes for 263 total yards with a rushing score and a passing score in the win. Drake Maye threw for 209 yards on 16-32 passes with a touchdown pass in the loss.
NC 20, CLE 31The Clemson Tigers came away with a hard-fought home win as they outlasted the No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels, 31-20. Will Shipley had a huge game for the Tigers, carrying the ball 18 times for 126 yards and a score while catching 2 passes for 53 yards. Cade Klubnik was efficient, completing 21-32 passes for 263 total yards with a rushing score and a passing score in the win. Drake Maye threw for 209 yards on 16-32 passes with a touchdown pass in the loss.
NC 20, CLE 31Clemson running back Will Shipley and North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton each provided a good bit of the offense for their respective teams in Clemson's 31-20 win over UNC. Shipley had a huge game for the Tigers, carrying the ball 18 times for 126 yards and a score while catching 2 passes for 53 yards. Meanwhile, Omarion Hampton kept his impressive season going, rushing for 178 yards on 19 carries with 2 scores in a losing effort. Watch two of the best running backs in the nation go toe-to-toe courtesy of the ACC Digital Network.
NC 20, CLE 31The Clemson Tigers came away with a hard-fought home win as they outlasted the No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels, 31-20. Will Shipley had a huge game for the Tigers, carrying the ball 18 times for 126 yards and a score while catching 2 passes for 53 yards. Cade Klubnik was efficient, completing 21-32 passes for 263 total yards with a rushing score and a passing score in the win. Drake Maye threw for 209 yards on 16-32 passes with a touchdown pass in the loss.
NC 20, CLE 31North Carolina RB Omarion Hampton kept his incredible season going with an impressive 178-yard, 2 TD performance in the Tar Heels' 31-20 loss at Clemson. Hampton continuously moved the pile against a stout Clemson defense and broke off a couple of huge runs as he piled up the yardage. Watch the best runs from Hampton's next-level performance here.
NC 20, CLE 31Clemson running back Will Shipley just plain showed off in the Tigers' 34-28 win over North Carolina. Shipley carried the ball 16 times for 126 yards and a score and caught 2 passes for 53 yards in the win. Check out the best plays from another one of Shipley's impressive games right here.
NC 20, CLE 31Watch full game highlights as the Clemson Tigers upset No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels, 31-20, to win their 6th straight match against UNC. QB Cade Klubnik threw for 219 YDS & 1 TD while RB Will Shipley ran for 126 YDS & 1 TD in the win on senior night. ✔️Subscribe to ESPN+ http://espnplus.com/youtube ✔️ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn
NC 20, CLE 31The North Carolina Tar Heels used textbook complementary football to score first in the battle against Clemson. First, the UNC special teams led by Cedric Gray sniffed out a fake punt attempt by Tyler Davis, and moments later Drake Maye threw a nice touchdown pass to J.J. Jones to put the Tar Heels in front 7-0.
NC 20, CLE 31| Atlantic Coast | W | L | % | GB | STRK | PF | PA |
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| Florida State6 | 13 | 1 | .929 | - | L1 | 484 | 270 |
| Louisville19 | 10 | 4 | .714 | 3 | L3 | 430 | 298 |
| Clemson20 | 9 | 4 | .692 | 3.5 | W5 | 388 | 274 |
| NC State21 | 9 | 4 | .692 | 3.5 | L1 | 341 | 270 |
| Duke | 8 | 5 | .615 | 4.5 | W2 | 350 | 247 |
| North Carolina | 8 | 5 | .615 | 4.5 | L3 | 449 | 355 |
| Boston College | 7 | 6 | .538 | 5.5 | W1 | 323 | 368 |
| Georgia Tech | 7 | 6 | .538 | 5.5 | W1 | 404 | 383 |
| Miami | 7 | 6 | .538 | 5.5 | L1 | 409 | 296 |
| Virginia Tech | 7 | 6 | .538 | 5.5 | W2 | 384 | 311 |
| Syracuse | 6 | 7 | .462 | 6.5 | L1 | 306 | 330 |
| Wake Forest | 4 | 8 | .333 | 8 | L5 | 243 | 326 |
| Pittsburgh | 3 | 9 | .250 | 9 | L1 | 242 | 328 |
| Virginia | 3 | 9 | .250 | 9 | L1 | 279 | 405 |
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Miami
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28-20 |
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NC State
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24-17 |
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31-23 |
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Georgia Tech
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42-21 |
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North Carolina(20)
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31-20 |
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16-7 |
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Kentucky
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38-35 |
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NC State(21)
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Virginia
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