Just when you thought Clemson football was going to throw away an upset win on the road against No. 20 Louisville, some incredible luck arrived for the Tigers. In thrilling fashion, Clemson was able to get the job done late, as Louisville collapsed late in the action.
Louisville collapses in stunning 20-19 upset loss to Clemson
Think this win means a lot to Dabo Swinney? You bet it does. Entering this contest, Clemson was 4-5 on the year and people have been racing to get their shots in on this team throughout the fall. Not tonight, though, as Swinney had a clear message for everyone who has given up on the Tigers.
Dabo Swinney was overcome with emotion after Clemson took down Louisville
“The tougher it’s gotten, the closer they’ve become,” Swinney said. “The stronger they’ve gotten, the more they’ve dug in. That’s not normal, not in today’s world. That’s not normal. Usually when you have some adversity, you divide and people are looking for the sideline or the training room, but not these Tigers, not these seniors. That’s the freaking heart of a champion right there…