Clemson didn’t so much win at Louisville as it escaped.
The Tigers trailed, got bullied on the ground, went 1-for-13 on third down and still walked out of L&N Stadium with a season-saving 20–19 road upset. At 5–5 (4–4 ACC), it was more survival than statement—but it might also be the night a new offensive star truly arrived.
Here’s the Good, the Bad and the Ugly from a wild Friday.
The Good
Adam Randall’s breakout night
This was the Adam Randall game, full stop.
The junior back was the best player on the field: 15 carries, 105 rushing yards and both of Clemson’s touchdowns, including a 25-yard blast right up the gut and a 46-yard sledgehammer that set up the go-ahead score.