Louisville at Clemson

Saturday, November 3, 2018

No. 2 Clemson beat Louisville 77–⁠16. It was their fifth meeting; after it, Clemson led the series 5–⁠0.

AwayLouisville2–⁠10 in 2018
16
Home2Clemson15–⁠0 in 2018
77

Final at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), ClemsonTV: ABCAttendance 78,741

At kickoff
55°F, clear, wind 5 mph from the westWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Occonee County Regional Airport (KCEU), 4 km from the stadium, six minutes before kickoff
Officials
Referee Jeff Heaser; umpire Tom Laverty; head linesman Matt Fitzgerald; line judge Richard Misner; side judge Jerry Hocker; field judge C. Clougherty; back judge Jacques Hooper; center judge Larry HayesGame officials: stats.ncaa.org box scores, via SportsDataverse

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Louisville306716
Clemson1421281477

Standouts

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Player stats

Louisville

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Jawon Pass12/2411002
Malik Cunningham5/1012100
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Colin Wilson826012
Hassan Hall426021
Trey Smith51708
Malik Cunningham617110
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Jaylen Smith563018
Dez Fitzpatrick359029
Chatarius Atwell244041
Seth Dawkins338027
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
C.J. Avery5100
Cornelius Sturghill4000
P.J. Blue4000
Henry Famurewa3000
Anthony Johnson0001

Clemson

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Trevor Lawrence8/125921
Chase Brice6/711030
Derion Kendrick0/1000
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Travis Etienne8153141
Lyn-J Dixon4116155
Tavien Feaster6101270
Adam Choice343030
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Justyn Ross274159
Tee Higgins326111
Hunter Renfrow115015
J.C. Chalk115015
DefenseTklTFLSacksInt
Kendall Joseph1021.50
Chad Smith6110
Nolan Turner6000
Christian Wilkins52.50.50
Tanner Muse4001
Isaiah Simmons4001
J.D. Davis3110
Clelin Ferrell30.50.50
Austin Bryant2110

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

LouisvilleClemson
312Total yards661
231Passing yards169
81Rushing yards492
6.8Yards per pass8.4
2.3Yards per rush13.3
16First downs29
6–⁠16Third downs7–⁠8
1–⁠3Fourth downs0–⁠0
3Turnovers2
10–⁠100Penalties3–⁠16
37:32Possession22:15
0Sacks (by defense)5.5

Efficiency

LouisvilleClemson
34%Success rate71%
−0.19EPA per play0.74
1.32Explosiveness1.25
−0.07Rushing EPA0.80
−0.26Passing EPA0.62
30%Passing-down success63%
−0.34First-down EPA0.54
−0.39Second-down EPA0.63
0.66Third-down EPA1.74
4%Havoc by its defense18%

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings and the line, going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Clemson 93% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

The line

Clemson −38.5, over/under 61.

The last line on file before kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.

Before kickoff, the win chances were Clemson >99%, Louisville <1%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.

Every drive

Clemson end zoneLouisville end zoneQ1 ClemsonTouchdown, 4 playsQ1 LouisvillePunt, 3 playsQ1 ClemsonTouchdown, 1 playQ1 LouisvilleField goal, 16 playsQ1 ClemsonTouchdown, 8 playsQ2 LouisvillePick-six, 5 plays (Clemson scores)Q2 LouisvillePunt, 7 playsQ2 ClemsonPunt, 3 playsQ2 LouisvilleTurnover on downs, 6 playsQ2 ClemsonInterception, 1 playQ2 LouisvillePunt, 3 playsQ2 ClemsonTouchdown, 7 playsQ2 LouisvilleEnd of half, 1 playQ3 LouisvillePunt, 5 playsQ3 ClemsonTouchdown, 4 playsQ3 LouisvilleInterception, 1 playQ3 ClemsonTouchdown, 3 playsQ3 LouisvillePunt, 3 playsQ3 ClemsonTouchdown, 6 playsQ3 LouisvillePunt, 3 playsQ3 ClemsonFumble, 1 playQ3 ClemsonTouchdown, 2 playsQ3 ClemsonTouchdown, 3 playsQ4 LouisvilleTouchdown, 6 playsQ4 ClemsonTouchdown, 6 playsQ4 LouisvilleTurnover on downs, 12 playsQ4 ClemsonResult not recorded, 8 plays
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Clemson drives left to right, Louisville right to left. Our source’s drive data for this game doesn’t add up to the final score, so a score may be missing here; the scoring by quarter above is complete.
  1. Q1 ClemsonTouchdown, 4 plays, 75 yards
  2. Q1 LouisvillePunt, 3 plays, 0 yards
  3. Q1 ClemsonTouchdown, 1 play, 70 yards
  4. Q1 LouisvilleField goal, 16 plays, 73 yards
  5. Q1 ClemsonTouchdown, 8 plays, 75 yards
  6. Q2 LouisvillePick-six, 5 plays (Clemson scores), −1 yard
  7. Q2 LouisvillePunt, 7 plays, 25 yards
  8. Q2 ClemsonPunt, 3 plays, 1 yard
  9. Q2 LouisvilleTurnover on downs, 6 plays, 22 yards
  10. Q2 ClemsonInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  11. Q2 LouisvillePunt, 3 plays, 8 yards
  12. Q2 ClemsonTouchdown, 7 plays, 60 yards
  13. Q2 LouisvilleEnd of half, 1 play, 2 yards
  14. Q3 LouisvillePunt, 5 plays, −1 yard
  15. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown, 4 plays, 58 yards
  16. Q3 LouisvilleInterception, 1 play, 0 yards
  17. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown, 3 plays, 9 yards
  18. Q3 LouisvillePunt, 3 plays, 6 yards
  19. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown, 6 plays, 47 yards
  20. Q3 LouisvillePunt, 3 plays, −1 yard
  21. Q3 ClemsonFumble, 1 play, 0 yards
  22. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown, 2 plays, 71 yards
  23. Q3 ClemsonTouchdown, 3 plays, 66 yards
  24. Q4 LouisvilleTouchdown, 6 plays, 75 yards
  25. Q4 ClemsonTouchdown, 6 plays, 75 yards
  26. Q4 LouisvilleTurnover on downs, 12 plays, 75 yards
  27. Q4 ClemsonResult not recorded, 8 plays, 73 yards

Play by play

1st quarter5 drives, then Clemson 14, Louisville 3
Clemson Touchdown, 4 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35Blanton Creque kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:551st & 10 at own 25Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Tee Higgins for 6 yds to the Clem 31
14:332nd & 4 at opp 34Travis Etienne run for 35 yds to the CLEMSON 34 for a 1ST down LOUISVILLE Penalty, Face Mask (15 yards) (15 Yards) to the Lvile 19 for a 1ST down
14:151st & 10 at opp 19Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Tee Higgins for 9 yds to the Lvile 10
13:452nd & 1 at opp 10Travis Etienne run for 10 yds for a TD (Greg Huegel KICK)Clemson 7, Louisville 0
Louisville Punt, 3 plays
13:452nd & 1 at own 35B.T. Potter kickoff for 65 yds , Hassan Hall return for 25 yds to the Lvile 25
13:361st & 10 at own 25Jawon Pass pass incomplete to Micky Crum
13:172nd & 10 at own 25Jawon Pass pass complete to Tutu Atwell for 3 yds to the Lvile 28
12:313rd & 7 at own 28Jawon Pass sacked by Austin Bryant for a loss of 3 yards to the Lvile 25
12:124th & 10 at own 25Mason King punt for 45 yds , Amari Rodgers returns for no gain to the Clem 30
Clemson Touchdown, 1 play
12:021st & 10 at own 30Tavien Feaster run for 70 yds for a TD (Greg Huegel KICK)Clemson 14, Louisville 0
Louisville Field goal, 16 plays
12:021st & 10 at own 35B.T. Potter kickoff for 64 yds , Hassan Hall return for 18 yds to the Lvile 19
11:221st & 10 at own 19Hassan Hall run for no gain to the Lvile 19
11:042nd & 10 at own 19Jawon Pass pass complete to Jaylen Smith for 17 yds to the Lvile 36 for a 1ST down
10:341st & 10 at own 36Jawon Pass pass complete to Jaylen Smith for 9 yds to the Lvile 45
9:512nd & 1 at own 45Trey Smith run for 6 yds to the Clem 49 for a 1ST down
8:481st & 10 at opp 49Jawon Pass sacked by Kendall Joseph for a loss of 2 yards to the Lvile 49
8:322nd & 12 at own 49Trey Smith run for no gain to the Lvile 49
7:463rd & 12 at own 49Jawon Pass pass complete to Devante Peete for 12 yds to the Clem 39 for a 1ST down
7:171st & 10 at opp 39Trey Smith run for 8 yds to the Clem 31
6:452nd & 2 at opp 31Trey Smith run for 1 yd to the Clem 30
6:073rd & 1 at opp 30Colin Wilson run for 4 yds to the Clem 26 for a 1ST down
5:211st & 10 at opp 26Jawon Pass pass complete to Devante Peete for 7 yds to the Clem 19
4:502nd & 3 at opp 19Colin Wilson run for 6 yds to the Clem 13 for a 1ST down
4:461st & 10 at opp 13Timeout CLEMSON, clock 04:46
4:411st & 10 at opp 13Jawon Pass pass incomplete to Micky Crum
4:322nd & 10 at opp 13Colin Wilson run for a loss of 3 yards to the Clem 16
3:513rd & 13 at opp 16Jawon Pass pass complete to Jaylen Smith for 8 yds to the Clem 8
3:164th & 5 at opp 8Blanton Creque 25 yd FG GOODClemson 14, Louisville 3
Clemson Touchdown, 8 plays
3:164th & 5 at own 35Blanton Creque kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
3:101st & 10 at own 25Lawrence, Trevor pass incomplete to Higgins, Tee, PENALTY LOUISVILLE pass interference 15 yards to the CLEMSON40, NO PLAY, 1ST DOWN CLEMSON.
2:501st & 10 at own 40Travis Etienne run for 25 yds to the Lvile 35 for a 1ST down
2:441st & 10 at opp 35Trevor Lawrence run for a loss of 1 yard to the Lvile 36 Trevor Lawrence fumbled, recovered by Clem
2:152nd & 11 at opp 36Adam Choice run for 8 yds to the Lvile 28
1:323rd & 3 at opp 28Trevor Lawrence run for 4 yds to the Lvile 24 for a 1ST down
1:061st & 10 at opp 24Adam Choice run for 5 yds to the Lvile 19
0:402nd & 5 at opp 19Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Derion Kendrick for 6 yds to the Lvile 13 for a 1ST down
0:101st & 10 at opp 13Travis Etienne run for 2 yds to the Lvile 11
Q2 14:562nd & 8 at opp 11Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Tee Higgins for 11 yds for a TD (Greg Huegel KICK)Clemson 21, Louisville 3
2nd quarter8 drives, then Clemson 35, Louisville 3
Louisville Pick-six, 5 plays (Clemson scores)
14:562nd & 7 at own 35B.T. Potter kickoff for 64 yds , Hassan Hall return for 16 yds to the Lvile 17
14:421st & 10 at own 17Jawon Pass pass incomplete to Jaylen Smith
14:292nd & 10 at own 17Trey Smith run for 2 yds to the Lvile 19
13:563rd & 8 at own 19Jawon Pass pass complete to Jaylen Smith for 11 yds to the Lvile 30 for a 1ST down
13:251st & 10 at own 30Jawon Pass sacked by J.D. Davis for a loss of 4 yards to the Lvile 26 Jawon Pass fumbled, recovered by Lvile
12:212nd & 14 at own 26LOUISVILLE Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the Lvile 21
12:102nd & 19 at own 21LOUISVILLE Penalty, Delay of Game (-5 Yards) to the Lvile 16
11:422nd & 24 at own 16Jawon Pass pass intercepted for a TD Isaiah Simmons return for 27 yds for a TD (Greg Huegel KICK)Clemson 28, Louisville 3
Louisville Punt, 7 plays
11:421st & 10 at own 35B.T. Potter kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
11:341st & 10 at own 25Hassan Hall run for 3 yds to the Lvile 28
10:522nd & 7 at own 28Wilson, Colin rush for 1 yard to the LOUISVILLE29, PENALTY LOUISVILLE holding 10 yards to the LOUISVILLE18, NO PLAY.
10:262nd & 17 at own 18Jawon Pass pass incomplete to Devante Peete
10:173rd & 17 at own 18Jawon Pass pass complete to Dez Fitzpatrick for 23 yds to the Lvile 41 for a 1ST down
9:271st & 10 at own 41Jeremy Smith run for 10 yds to the Clem 49 for a 1ST down
9:091st & 10 at opp 49Jeremy Smith run for no gain to the Clem 49
8:282nd & 10 at opp 49Jeremy Smith run for a loss of 1 yard to the 50 yard line
7:463rd & 11 at the 50Jawon Pass pass incomplete to Tutu Atwell
7:414th & 11 at the 50Mason King punt for 40 yds, fair catch by Amari Rodgers at the Clem 10
Clemson Punt, 3 plays
7:271st & 10 at own 10Tavien Feaster run for 6 yds to the Clem 16
7:062nd & 4 at own 16Lawrence, Trevor pass complete to Galloway, Braden for 7 yards to the CLEMSON23, PENALTY CLEMSON illegal formation 5 yards to the CLEMSON11, NO PLAY.
6:392nd & 9 at own 11Trevor Lawrence pass incomplete to Diondre Overton
6:333rd & 9 at own 11Trevor Lawrence pass incomplete to Trevion Thompson
6:194th & 9 at own 11Will Spiers punt for 44 yds, fair catch by Dez Fitzpatrick at the Lvile 45
Louisville Turnover on downs, 6 plays
6:041st & 10 at own 45Colin Wilson run for 5 yds to the 50 yard line
5:352nd & 5 at the 50Colin Wilson run for 12 yds to the Clem 38 for a 1ST down
4:581st & 10 at opp 38Jawon Pass run for 5 yds to the Clem 33
4:222nd & 5 at opp 33Timeout LOUISVILLE, clock 04:22
4:182nd & 5 at opp 33Jawon Pass pass incomplete to Tutu Atwell
4:143rd & 5 at opp 33Jawon Pass pass incomplete to Colin Wilson
4:094th & 5 at opp 33Jawon Pass sacked by Kendall Joseph for a loss of 6 yards to the Clem 39
Clemson Interception, 1 play
4:011st & 10 at own 39Trevor Lawrence pass intercepted Anthony Johnson return for no gain to the Lvile 14
Louisville Punt, 3 plays
3:551st & 10 at own 14Jawon Pass pass incomplete to Dez Fitzpatrick
3:552nd & 10 at own 13CLEMSON Penalty, Defensive Offside (6 Yards) to the Lvile 19
3:512nd & 5 at own 19Jawon Pass pass incomplete to Keion Wakefield
3:103rd & 5 at own 19Jawon Pass run for 3 yds to the Lvile 22
2:594th & 2 at own 22Mason King punt for 38 yds , Amari Rodgers returns for no gain to the Clem 40
Clemson Touchdown, 7 plays
2:401st & 10 at own 40Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Amari Rodgers for 5 yds to the Clem 45
2:102nd & 5 at own 45Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Amari Rodgers for 4 yds to the Clem 49
1:503rd & 1 at own 49Trevor Lawrence run for 8 yds to the Lvile 43 for a 1ST down
1:351st & 10 at opp 43Travis Etienne run for 32 yds to the Lvile 11 for a 1ST down
1:291st & 10 at opp 11Travis Etienne run for 6 yds to the Lvile 5
1:102nd & 4 at opp 5Travis Etienne run for 2 yds to the Lvile 3
0:343rd & 2 at opp 3Timeout CLEMSON, clock 00:34
0:303rd & 2 at opp 3Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Amari Rodgers for 3 yds for a TD (Greg Huegel KICK)Clemson 35, Louisville 3
Louisville End of half, 1 play
0:303rd & 2 at own 35B.T. Potter kickoff for 63 yds , Hassan Hall return for 27 yds to the Lvile 29
0:151st & 10 at own 29Jawon Pass pass complete to Colin Wilson for 2 yds to the Lvile 31
3rd quarter9 drives, then Clemson 63, Louisville 9
Louisville Punt, 5 plays
15:001st & 10 at own 35B.T. Potter kickoff for 65 yds , Hassan Hall return for 26 yds to the Lvile 26
14:411st & 10 at own 26Jawon Pass pass complete to Seth Dawkins for 4 yds to the Lvile 30
14:202nd & 6 at own 30Jawon Pass run for 6 yds to the Lvile 36 for a 1ST down
13:071st & 10 at own 36Colin Wilson run for a loss of 4 yards to the Lvile 32
12:462nd & 14 at own 32Jawon Pass run for 2 yds to the Lvile 34
11:483rd & 12 at own 34Jawon Pass sacked by Christian Wilkins for a loss of 9 yards to the Lvile 25
11:264th & 21 at own 25Mason King punt for 33 yds, fair catch by Amari Rodgers at the Clem 42
Clemson Touchdown, 4 plays
11:121st & 10 at own 42Trevor Lawrence pass complete to Hunter Renfrow for 15 yds to the Lvile 43 for a 1ST down
10:471st & 10 at opp 43Travis Etienne run for 41 yds to the Lvile 2 for a 1ST down
10:181st & goal at opp 2Trevor Lawrence pass incomplete to Hunter Renfrow
10:152nd & goal at opp 2Dexter Lawrence run for 2 yds for a TD (Greg Huegel KICK)Clemson 42, Louisville 3
Louisville Interception, 1 play
10:152nd & 10 at own 35B.T. Potter kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
10:021st & 10 at own 25Jawon Pass pass intercepted Tanner Muse return for 25 yds to the Lvile 9
Clemson Touchdown, 3 plays
9:501st & goal at opp 9Tavien Feaster run for 4 yds to the Lvile 5
9:172nd & goal at opp 5Tavien Feaster run for 3 yds to the Lvile 2
8:583rd & goal at opp 2Tavien Feaster run for 2 yds for a TD (Greg Huegel KICK)Clemson 49, Louisville 3
Louisville Punt, 3 plays
8:583rd & 3 at own 35B.T. Potter kickoff for 65 yds , Hassan Hall return for 21 yds to the Lvile 21
8:361st & 10 at own 21Hassan Hall run for 2 yds to the Lvile 23
8:042nd & 8 at own 23Jawon Pass pass complete to Dez Fitzpatrick for 7 yds to the Lvile 30
7:233rd & 1 at own 30Wilson, Colin rush for no gain to the LOUISVILLE30, PENALTY LOUISVILLE holding 10 yards to the LOUISVILLE20, NO PLAY.
6:573rd & 11 at own 20Jawon Pass pass complete to Seth Dawkins for 7 yds to the Lvile 27
6:284th & 4 at own 27Mason King punt for 35 yds for a 1ST down , Amari Rodgers returns for no gain to the Lvile 27 for a 1ST down LOUISVILLE Penalty, Personal Foul (-15 Yards) to the Lvile 47 for a 1ST down
Clemson Touchdown, 6 plays
6:171st & 10 at opp 47Adam Choice run for 30 yds to the Lvile 17 for a 1ST down
6:001st & 10 at opp 17Chase Brice pass incomplete to Justyn Ross
5:332nd & 10 at opp 17Tavien Feaster run for 16 yds to the Lvile 1 for a 1ST down
4:541st & goal at opp 1CLEMSON Penalty, Illegal Formation (-5 Yards) to the Lvile 6
4:431st & goal at opp 6Chase Brice run for 5 yds to the Lvile 1
4:132nd & goal at opp 1Mitch Hyatt run for a loss of 5 yards to the Lvile 6
3:503rd & goal at opp 6Chase Brice pass complete to Trevion Thompson for 6 yds for a TD (Alex Spence KICK)Clemson 56, Louisville 3
Louisville Punt, 3 plays
3:503rd & 15 at own 35B.T. Potter kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
3:411st & 10 at own 25Colin Wilson run for 5 yds to the Lvile 30
3:002nd & 5 at own 30Jawon Pass sacked by Chad Smith for a loss of 6 yards to the Lvile 24
2:223rd & 11 at own 24Jawon Pass pass incomplete to Devante Peete
2:224th & 11 at own 24Timeout CLEMSON, clock 02:22
2:154th & 11 at own 24Mason King punt for 33 yds, fair catch by Will Swinney at the CLEMSON 43 for a 1ST down LOUISVILLE Penalty, Kick Catching Interference (-15 Yards) to the Lvile 42 for a 1ST down
2:041st & 10 at opp 42Chase Brice run for a loss of 2 yards to the Clem 26 Chase Brice fumbled, forced by Justin Marshall, recovered by Lvile Amonte Caban , return for 30 yds to the Clem 26 Amonte Caban fumbled, recovered by Clem
Clemson Touchdown, 2 plays
1:581st & 10 at own 26Chase Brice pass complete to Justyn Ross for 15 yds to the Clem 41 for a 1ST down
Clemson Touchdown, 3 plays
0:301st & 10 at own 34Lyn-J Dixon run for 4 yds to the Clem 38
0:152nd & 6 at own 38Chase Brice pass complete to Diondre Overton for 7 yds to the Clem 45 for a 1ST down
Q4 14:521st & 10 at own 45Lyn-J Dixon run for 55 yds for a TD (Alex Spence KICK)
4th quarter4 drives, then Clemson 77, Louisville 16
Louisville Touchdown, 6 plays
14:521st & 10 at own 35B.T. Potter kickoff for 65 yds for a touchback
14:351st & 10 at own 25Hassan Hall run for 21 yds to the Lvile 46 for a 1ST down
13:411st & 10 at own 46Malik Cunningham run for 2 yds to the Lvile 48
13:282nd & 8 at own 48Malik Cunningham run for no gain to the Lvile 48
12:483rd & 8 at own 48Malik Cunningham pass complete to Tutu Atwell for 41 yds to the Clem 11 for a 1ST down
12:281st & 10 at opp 11Malik Cunningham run for 1 yd to the Clem 10
11:422nd & 9 at opp 10Malik Cunningham run for 10 yds for a TD (Blanton Creque KICK)
Clemson Touchdown, 6 plays
11:422nd & 9 at own 35Blanton Creque kickoff for 61 yds , Derion Kendrick return for 21 yds to the Clem 25
11:201st & 10 at own 25Darien Rencher run for 8 yds to the Clem 33
10:562nd & 2 at own 33Darien Rencher run for 2 yds to the Clem 35 for a 1ST down
10:341st & 10 at own 35Chase Brice pass complete to J.C. Chalk for 15 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
9:561st & 10 at the 50Darien Rencher run for 4 yds to the Lvile 46
9:262nd & 6 at opp 46Lyn-J Dixon run for 38 yds to the Lvile 8 for a 1ST down
8:521st & goal at opp 8Chase Brice pass complete to Will Swinney for 8 yds for a TD (Alex Spence KICK)
Louisville Turnover on downs, 12 plays
8:521st & 10 at own 35B.T. Potter kickoff for 65 yds , Hassan Hall return for 21 yds to the Lvile 21
8:321st & 10 at own 21Malik Cunningham pass complete to Dez Fitzpatrick for 29 yds to the 50 yard line for a 1ST down
8:121st & 10 at the 50Malik Cunningham pass incomplete to Tutu Atwell
8:032nd & 10 at the 50Malik Cunningham run for 1 yd to the Clem 49
7:133rd & 9 at opp 49Malik Cunningham pass complete to Jaylen Smith for 18 yds to the Clem 31 for a 1ST down
6:561st & 10 at opp 31Malik Cunningham pass incomplete to Jaylen Smith
6:502nd & 10 at opp 31Malik Cunningham pass incomplete to Tutu Atwell
6:463rd & 10 at opp 31Malik Cunningham pass incomplete to Marcus Riley
6:464th & 10 at opp 31LOUISVILLE Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the Clem 36
6:344th & 15 at opp 36Malik Cunningham pass complete to Seth Dawkins for 27 yds to the Clem 9 for a 1ST down
6:091st & goal at opp 9Malik Cunningham run for 3 yds to the Clem 6
5:322nd & goal at opp 6LOUISVILLE Penalty, False Start (-5 Yards) to the Clem 11
4:592nd & goal at opp 11Malik Cunningham pass complete to Devante Peete for 6 yds to the Clem 5
4:233rd & goal at opp 5Colin Wilson run for 1 yd to the Clem 4
3:514th & goal at opp 4Malik Cunningham pass incomplete to Dez Fitzpatrick
Clemson Result not recorded, 8 plays
3:431st & 10 at own 4Lyn-J Dixon run for 19 yds to the Clem 23 for a 1ST down
3:271st & 10 at own 23Derion Kendrick run for 11 yds to the Clem 34 for a 1ST down
2:341st & 10 at own 34Justin Foster run for 2 yds to the Clem 36
2:122nd & 8 at own 36Derion Kendrick pass incomplete to Drew Swinney
2:013rd & 8 at own 36Derion Kendrick run for 25 yds to the Lvile 39 for a 1ST down
1:151st & 10 at opp 39Ryan Mac Lain run for 3 yds to the Lvile 36
0:292nd & 7 at opp 36Darien Rencher run for 6 yds to the Lvile 30
0:133rd & 1 at opp 30Ty Thomason run for 7 yds to the Lvile 23 for a 1ST down

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Clemson leads 9–⁠1 in 10 meetings, counting the five since this game.

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