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28 observations from Gator Bowl, one for every fourth quarter point Clemson scored

Twenty-eight thoughts, notes, and glimpses from the Gator Bowl, one thought for each of the 28 points the Tigers scored in the decisive fourth quarter.

The Tigers needed all of those 28 points in defeating Kentucky 38-35 to end the season with a 9-4 record and a five-game winning streak. These thoughts are collected from Nikki Hood, Brandon Rink, Tommy Crumpton and photographer Merrell Mann.

1. This one is just funny to me, because I like watching people’s faces. A Kentucky media person asked me how I thought Clemson would stand up to “an SEC roster.” I said, “Well, it depends.