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Clemson fans throw trash on the field following controversial onside kick ruling vs. Louisville

Wade-Peeryby:Wade Peery•11/02/24
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The Clemson Tigers were going to lose to Louisville for the first time in school history on Saturday night. Clemson was trying to recover an onside kick late in the fourth quarter, and they appeared to recover the ball. However, officials reviewed the play and said that it was Louisville ball. Shortly after, Cardinals running back Isaac Brown took one to the house to drive the nail in the Tigers’ coffin, putting Louisville up 33-14 late in the fourth quarter.

Clemson fans were furious at officials about the call, and decided to throw trash on the field.

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Clemson lost to Louisville on Saturday night, 33-21. The Cardinals rolled up 210 yards rushing on the road. Isaac Brown led the way with 151 rushing yards and a touchdown. His 45-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter proved to be the nail in the coffin, sealing the victory for good.

The Tigers outgained Louisville 450 yards to 366 yards, but the stats can be misleading. Clemson trailed 17-7 at halftime and never really seemed to show the proper urgency needed to make a comeback. Their clock management in the fourth quarter was particularly puzzling, drawing plenty of criticism from the broadcast.

Dabo Swinney wasn’t pleased before he went into the locker room at halftime.

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Clemson dropped to 5-1 in the ACC Standings for the 2024 season, which puts them in third place behind Miami and SMU. While they currently sit at 6-2 overall, a potential path to the playoff might not be out of the question. It’s a slim possibility now with the loss on Saturday.

The Tigers would likely need some help. And there will be absolutely no room for error on their end. Their next four games are: on the road against Virginia Tech, on the road against Pittsburgh, at home against the Citadel, and at home against South Carolina.

South Carolina whipped Texas A&M on Saturday night and that game figures to be a tough one for Clemson to finish their season with. The Gamecocks feature some of the nation’s most dynamic pass rushers in Kyle Kennard and Dylan Stewart. And they’ve got an electrifying quarterback under center. South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers erupted for 350 all-purpose yards and three total touchdowns in the win over Texas A&M.