This isn't your father's Clemson-Florida State showdown.
There's no ACC Atlantic title on the line. There are no College Football Playoff rankings to debate. The days of this game deciding the conference champion feel like a distant memory.
Instead, when Clemson (3-5, 2-4 ACC) and Florida State (4-4, 1-4 ACC) clash under the lights, it’s not about glory—it's about survival.
This is a desperation game. The Tigers are reeling, having just suffered a soul-crushing 45-46 loss to Duke and are facing the terrifying reality of needing to win three of their last four just to become bowl-eligible.