
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.