The Clemson Tigers and Louisville Cardinals face off in a pivotal ACC matchup on Friday, November 14, 2025. Clemson, despite a tough season, is still hoping to keep their bowl game dreams alive with a win.
Louisville’s fighting to stay in the ACC Championship conversation. Both teams have plenty at stake, so this one’s got all the makings of a thriller.
Let’s dive into the big storylines—team performances, standout players, and some betting angles worth a look.
Game Overview: Clemson Tigers vs. Louisville Cardinals
Clemson comes into this game at 4-5, which is not where anyone expected them to be after starting the year with national title hopes. Injuries and some rough patches have thrown them off, but they’re just coming off a 24-10 win over Florida State that might have given them a spark.
Louisville’s also got their eyes on the ACC title, but two conference losses mean they really can’t afford to stumble again. The pressure’s on for both sides.
Team Performance and Key Players
Clemson Tigers: This season, Clemson’s defense hasn’t really lived up to its usual standard, and the offense has been pretty one-dimensional at times. Still, their recent win over Florida State showed what quarterback Cade Klubnik can do.
He went 20-for-27 for 221 yards, a touchdown, and no picks. That’s the kind of performance they need. Even though the defense has been inconsistent, they’re still ranked 32nd in success rate—so there’s at least something to hang their hat on.
Louisville Cardinals: The Cardinals, under Jeff Brohm, have been up and down all year. They did manage to knock off Clemson last season, which was a high point.
But winning the games they’re supposed to win? That’s still a work in progress. Quarterback Miller Moss has been okay—11 touchdowns to 7 interceptions, and he’s averaging 6.9 yards per attempt.
Missing star running back Isaac Brown for a second straight game really hurts. That’s a big piece of their offense out.
Betting Insights and Predictions
If you’re looking at the betting lines, things get interesting. Clemson’s just a slight underdog at +120, while Louisville’s at -142. The spread is tight—Clemson +2.5, Louisville -2.5. Over/under sits at 51.5 points.
Honestly, with how close this matchup looks, taking Clemson on the moneyline could be worth a shot. Klubnik’s recent play makes it tempting.
Some betting picks to consider:
- Clemson moneyline (+120)
- Cade Klubnik Over 1.5 TD passes
- Keyjuan Brown Over 79.5 rushing yards
- Antonio Williams anytime touchdown
Impact of Injuries and Player Performances
Injuries have really shaped the story for both teams this season. Clemson’s battled through some tough stretches, but getting Antonio Williams back has helped.
Williams has been a steady target for Klubnik—29 catches for 343 yards in his last four games. He’s also found the end zone in back-to-back weeks.
Louisville’s missing Isaac Brown, and that’s a problem. Keyjuan Brown has stepped in and looked solid, with at least 10 carries for 94 yards in each of his last three games.
But he’ll have his hands full against a Clemson defense that, for all its issues, can still be a tough matchup.
Game Strategy and Matchup Analysis
Both teams are going to have to dig deep to pull this out. Clemson’s likely to lean on Klubnik’s arm and hope Antonio Williams keeps making plays.
They’ll need to mix things up offensively to keep Louisville guessing. Defensively, Clemson has to tighten up their run defense—they’re ranked 67th in EPA per rush, which isn’t great.
Louisville’s got to figure out how to attack Clemson’s weak spots. Miller Moss needs to be more efficient and avoid turnovers if they want to stay in it.
The Cardinals’ defense is actually pretty strong—16th in success rate—so their job will be to keep Klubnik in check and try to break up Clemson’s rhythm.
Conclusion
The Clemson vs. Louisville matchup looks like it’s going to be a real nail-biter. Both squads have plenty riding on this one.
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