Another week, another one-score game depending on the Clemson Tigers defense to make a play when they needed it most. A game-winning goal-line stand with less than a minute remaining with all four plays coming within the Clemson 5-yard line secured the victory and helped the Tigers become bowl eligible with a 6-3 record.
The defense didn’t have the best day, but halftime adjustments and limiting Louisville’s Malik Cunningham on the ground in the second half proved to be key in the win. Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables lauded his defense's late-game response postgame.
“Amazing will and toughness and belief on that goal-line stand,” Venables said.