Saturday's game was potentially disastrous when Pitt executed a 13-point swing in the fourth quarter. With Clemson on the 50-yard line, down 20-17, and less than 90 seconds on the clock, you could hear the collective hearts of Tiger fans around the country thumping with anxiety. And in an instant, those thumps turned into roars of excitement.
Quarterback Cade Klubnik is this week's Tiger of the Week for his explosive 50-yard dash that clinched the game against Pitt. It can't be overstated how much finding his mobility has changed Klubnik's game for the better. He's rushed for over 40 yards five times this season for a total of 341 yards and five touchdowns.
His day didn't begin on the right foot. Clemson's first drive had a lot of promise, making it to the Panthers' 44-yard line. However, Klubnik was strip-sacked before the Tigers could score any points. He made up for his flub, throwing for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Adding in his game-winning play, Klubnik had 41 yards rushing (after sack yardage) and another touchdown.
CADE KLUBNIK WAS DETERMINED TO FIND THE END ZONE 😤 pic.twitter.com/MvvOq0tunx
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) November 16, 2024
Clemson's ACC championship hopes are still alive, thanks to the junior QB, but just barely. There is no room for error. Next up for the Tigers is the Citadel on Saturday, November 23.