Our 3 Ups and 3 Downs breaks down the offensive brilliance and the defensive and special teams meltdowns.
In a game that had everything, Clemson found the most painful way to lose. Despite putting on an offensive masterclass and racking up 538 total yards , the Tigers fell 46-45 to Duke in an instant classic that ended in heartbreak.
The offense, led by Cade Klubnik and Antonio Williams, was unstoppable, scoring 45 points and converting every time it mattered. But it was all undone by two back-breaking plays: one on special teams and one by the officials, which set up Duke's game-winning touchdown with just 40 seconds left.