Brown Named ACC Linebacker of the Week

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that linebacker Sammy Brown has been named ACC Linebacker of the Week for his performance in Clemson’s 20-19 road win at No. 19 Louisville on Friday.

The award is Brown’s first of the season and the third ACC weekly honor of his career, joining his double selection as both ACC Linebacker of the Week and ACC Rookie of the Week for his efforts at Virginia Tech as a freshman in November 2024. The Tigers have now garnered a total of 590 ACC weekly awards since 1968, including four this season.

Against Louisville, Brown tallied a team-high 11 tackles, including 2.0 tackles for loss and a sack. He was the only player in the ACC that week…