CLEMSON, S.C. — There will be no trip to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, no College Football Playoff bid for Clemson next month.
But in a season that started off dreadfully compared to the team’s recent success, Saturday was a chance for the Tigers to celebrate appearing to finally find their stride.
Cade Klubnik completed 23 of 34 passes for 205 yards and four touchdowns, and Clemson’s defense held one of the best offenses in the country to 250 yards and picked off four passes as the Tigers beat Georgia Tech 42-21.
Klubnik, who came into the game with six interceptions and four fumbles lost, threw just one pick, which was the only turnover of the day for Clemson (5-4, 3-4 ACC).
“It’s fun to see him grow just before our eyes,” Tigers coach Dabo Swinney said.