Even though Clemson and Florida State each entered the game largely out of the ACC Atlantic race, this game felt pivotal. The Seminoles recovered from an 0-4 start to win three in a row. With a win, they could at least attempt to write the narrative that Clemson is on the way down and they’re returning to their success of the early-to-mid 2010s.
Clemson led 17-13 entering the fourth quarter, but the game turned on its head when a strip sack turned into a scoop-and-score for Florida State giving them a 20-17 lead with just 7:46 remaining. Clemson lost four yards and punted on the ensuing drive.