Clemson Wins 20-19 Over No. 19 Louisville

Clemson University’s football team secured a gritty 20-19 road victory over No. 19 Louisville on Friday night in Louisville, Kentucky, maintaining its bowl streak and avoiding a potential slide toward its first losing regular season under coach Dabo Swinney.

The Tigers, now 5-5 overall and 3-5 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, improved to bowl eligibility with one more win needed. Running back Adam Randall led the ground attack with 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 1-yard plunge with 7:16 remaining that gave Clemson its final lead. Quarterback Cade Klubnik completed 22 of 34 passes for 187 yards, though the offense struggled, converting just one of 13 third-down attempts and totaling 308 yards.

The game featured chaotic turnovers and late drama. Clemson reached the Louisville 1-yard line twice in the fourth quarter but fumbled on consecutive plays near the goal line, allowing the Cardinals to regain possession and build a 19-13 lead. The Tigers recovered from those miscues, driving for Randall’s decisive score. Louisville, which outgained Clemson 385-308, had chances to retake the lead but faltered. Kicker Cooper Ranvier missed a 50-yard field goal with 4:06...