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The game was exhilarating, showcasing a showdown between two of the league's finest squads. Representing a playoff-worthy team, the Southern Methodist University (SMU) demonstrated resilience, closing the gap throughout the contest and compelling Clemson to fight tooth and nail for the win. Coach praised their performance, asserting, “They better be in the D playoffs,” pointing to the quality of the clash which embodied what a championship game should encompass.
With this victory, Clemson secured their tenth win of the season and a place in the playoffs for the seventh time in a decade, furthering their legacy with a record of winning eight out of the past ten titles.