In the Gator Bowl, Clemson looks to continue its late-season surge against Kentucky.

Florida’s Jacksonville (AP) — In late October, after two straight one-score losses to Miami and North Carolina State, Clemson’s season looked like it was about to fall apart.

The Tigers had a choice to make at 4-4 and well out of the Atlantic Coast Conference title chase and College Football Playoff picture.

Quarterback Cade Klubnik stated, “That could have gone one of two ways.” “We made the decision that we wouldn’t give up on the guys standing next to us or these seniors. Simply dipped our hands into the soil, carried on, and exclaimed, “Let’s go win the first one.”