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Clemson Secures Playoff Spot With Thrilling ACC Championship Win

Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker (3) tackles SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr., right, in the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 7

In a highly anticipated matchup, No. 18 Clemson emerged victorious against No. 8 SMU in a nail-biting 34-31 win during the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game on Saturday night in Charlotte, N.C. The victory secured Clemson's spot in the College Football Playoff and positioned them for a potential first-round bye.

Quarterback Cade Klubnik was instrumental in Clemson's win, throwing for 262 yards and four touchdowns. The game was sealed with a historic 56-yard field goal by Nolan Hauser as time expired, marking the longest field goal in ACC championship game history.

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