Clemson 42, Virginia Tech 35
These are the top takeaways and highest-graded players from Clemson’s win over Virginia Tech in the ACC Championship.
Clemson Tigers
Watson rules conference with dominant display
Quarterback grade: Deshaun Watson, 84.0
Deshaun Watson’s performance last week against South Carolina was ominous for other national championship contenders. He carried that form into the ACC Championship Game, tearing a very accomplished defense to shreds. Clearly protecting their quarterback early in the year, the coaching staff removed the shackles this week by calling a number of designed runs for their star signal-caller.