The Tigers (8-2, 7-1 ACC) won their final ACC game despite squandering a 10-point lead at halftime. Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik was on fire in the first half but cooled off drastically as the Tigers battled key injuries on the offensive line.

For a moment, it looked like Clemson was doomed, like Pitt was going to end any hope the Tigers had of making the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. The Panthers opened the fourth

Cade Klubnick sprinted 50 yards for a go-ahead touchdown with 1:16 remaining and No. 17 Clemson fended off Pittsburgh 24-20.