Clemson comes into PJCS as preseason favorites in the ACC. The Cards will be looking to avenge a road loss from last season.
The preseason hype around the ACC opener for both of these teams was extremely high. With Louisville starting the season 0-2, that hype has subsided a bit but a Thursday night, blackout game will always be a big event nationally. The Tigers have started off the season hot with two wins against lesser competition. Louisville poses the first true challenge even though the Cards haven't fared too well in their first two games.