Etienne, the Tigers’ superlative running back, broke free for a 48-yard run on the first play of the game for the Clemson offense, but was tracked down from behind by a Louisville defender. After the play Etienne went to the sideline and had to have his face cleaned. His entire face.
“When I broke free, I was looking up at the Jumbotron to see where the defense was,” Etienne said after the game. “When I looked up, all I saw was a big L on there, and when I looked over to see where they were, he caught me.