Second-ranked Clemson defeated then No. 17 Boston College, 27-7, on Saturday night at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Mass. With the win, the Tigers captured their fourth straight ACC Atlantic Division title and earned the chance to play for a fourth straight ACC Championship.
Clemson’s defense allowed only 113 total yards to the Eagles, including just 9 yards rushing, while posting four sacks and 10 tackles for loss. Meanwhile, the Tigers totaled 424 yards of offense and racked up 19 first downs.
The victory was Clemson’s eighth straight over Boston College and clinched an eighth consecutive season with 10 or more wins, extending a program record.