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Foster stepped up in Thomas' absence

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Clemson standout Xavier Thomas stayed home Saturday and didn’t travel because of a concussion he suffered during practice earlier this week.

The second-ranked Tigers rolled Louisville 45-10 to stay unbeaten and extend their win streak to 22 straight victories.

Clemson (7-0, 5-0 ACC) won in large part to its salty defensive effort, it held Louisville to 263 yards of total offense which marked the seventh straight game allowing less than 300 yards, the longest streak of such at Clemson since 1956 when they had eight in a row.

Junior defensive end Justin Foster knew with Thomas out for the game he had to step up for his defense.