ORLANDO, Fla. – Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans accounted for 310 yards and three touchdowns, but Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson accounted for five touchdowns and led the Tigers to a 42-35 victory over the Hokies in the ACC Championship Game played Saturday night at Camping World Stadium.
With the loss, the Hokies fell to 9-4 overall on the season. Tech fell to 3-3 in ACC championship games. Clemson moved to 12-1 overall and all but cinched its spot as one of the four teams in the College Football Playoff.
“I’m awfully proud of our kids,” Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said.