UNBELIEVABLE: Clemson Tigers coach has sent a brutal and an astonishing message to Louisville basketball team

UNBELIEVABLE: Clemson Tigers coach has sent a brutal and an astonishing message to Louisville basketball team

Given the numbers, it was difficult to dispute the widespread belief that the Clemson Tigers football team had changed their colors this season. After losing badly to Georgia 34-3 in Atlanta in Week 1, the Tigers had won six straight games, all by sizable scores. But in a crucial ACC game against Louisville in Week 10, the Tigers fell short of their most recent expectations.

Louisville (6-3, 4-2 ACC) was 10.5 points ahead of Clemson (6-2, 5-1 ACC) going into Saturday night’s game. The Cardinals weren’t supposed to be easy pickings, but it seemed unthinkable that they would lose to the Tigers at night on their home field. But in the end, Louisville emerged victorious from Death Valley with a 33–21 victory that never seemed close.

By halftime, Louisville had already secured a 17-7 lead. It was by no means insurmountable, especially for a Clemson offense that had been on fire recently, led by Heisman hopeful quarterback Cade Klubnik. But the offense never got up to speed, which is where we begin in assessing who is most to blame for the Tigers loss to Louisville.

 

Cade Klubnik’s Heisman campaign likely done after Louisville performance

Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik has been under scrutiny since last season, when he and the Tigers fell well short of expectations. The pressure only increased after he and the team laid an egg against Georgia to start this season. But then, he suddenly became one of the most productive quarterbacks in the country, delivering with both his arm and legs. Those six games afterward put him squarely in the Heisman race. However, failing to lead the Tigers to victory over Louisville likely knocks him out of contention now.