Miami cruised to a 41-13 victory over Clemson at Memorial Stadium, handing the Tigers their second-worst home loss under Dabo Swinney. The defeat marked Clemson’s worst home loss since 2013, when they fell 51-14 to eventual national champion Florida State. Despite the lopsided score, Swinney emphasized his team’s growth, saying players are 'getting tougher,' 'gaining experience,' and 'learning' from missed opportunities, including a failed third-and-1 goal-line stand and a stuffed fourth-and-2 attempt in the third quarter.
He acknowledged Miami’s strength, calling them a team that 'could win it all,' while insisting the season 'ain't over' and expressing confidence Clemson can still compete for an ACC title. Miami coach Mario Cristobal called the win meaningful, referencing their 40-10 loss to Clemson in 2022, saying they 'got our faces kicked in' then but now have a chance to control their own destiny. Miami is one of three ACC teams undefeated in league play and the only one ranked in the top 10.
Clemson, now 2-1 in ACC play, must improve but remains optimistic about their progression.
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