Clemson Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats
GAYLORD HOTELS MUSIC CITY BOWL
13
7-6
21
9-5
Game Leaders

98
M. NewtonQB
13/23, 1 TD
98

141
K. ParkerQB
8/14, 1 TD
141

64
D. LockeRB
18 CAR
64

79
J. HarperRB
8 CAR, 1 TD
79

31
G. McCaskillWR
4 REC
31

58
C.J. SpillerRB
3 REC
58

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1
K. ConnerLB
1

8
D. TrevathanLB
5 SOLO
8

13
D. McDanielS
6 SOLO
13
Team Stats
277
Total Yards
321
1
Turnovers
0
19
1st Downs
14
3-15
Penalties
7-75
6/16
3rd Down
4/10
2/3
4th Down
0/0
21:06
Possession
15:34
Game Information
Nashville, TN


Team Stats
| 1st Downs | 19 | 14 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-16 | 4-10 |
| 4th down efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Yards | 277 | 321 |
| Passing | 117 | 141 |
| Comp/Att | 15/26 | 8/14 |
| Yards per pass | 4.2 | 10.1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing | 167 | 180 |
| Rushing Attempts | 42 | 33 |
| Yards per rush | 4.0 | 5.5 |
| Penalties | 3-15 | 7-75 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 21:06 | 15:34 |
2025 Standings
FBS
| Atlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| SMU | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Miami | 6-2 | 13-2 |
| Pittsburgh | 6-2 | 8-5 |
| Georgia Tech | 6-2 | 9-4 |
| Duke | 6-2 | 9-5 |
| NC State | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| California | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Clemson | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Louisville | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| Wake Forest | 4-4 | 9-4 |
| Stanford | 3-5 | 4-8 |
| Florida State | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| North Carolina | 2-6 | 4-8 |
| Virginia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Boston College | 1-7 | 2-10 |
| Syracuse | 1-7 | 3-9 |
NCAAF News

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