The Clemson Tigers entered Week 14, rivalry week in college football, knowing they had their work cut out for them to advance to the College Football Playoff. A victory over the South Carolina Gamecocks would have kept them in the driver’s seat for an at-large bid,

Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell (20) breaks up the pass to South Carolina wide receiver Nyck Harbor (8) during the first half of the Palmetto Bowl between South Carolina and Clemson at Memorial Stadium in Clemson on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Sam Wolfe Special To The State

Clemson was devastated by Saturday's loss but Syracuse beat Miami and put the Tigers in the ACC title game with SMU for a berth to the College Football Playoff.