CLEMSON, S.C. — SMU kicker Sam Keltner didn’t attempt a field goal in the second half of Saturday’s 35-24 win over Clemson, but his name was the one chanted in the locker room as the team celebrated. “Shoutout Sam Keltner. Shoutout Sam,” SMU linebacker Brandon Miyazono said multiple times during his postgame press conference.

The Clemson Tigers’ chances to win on Saturday afternoon got slimmer after starting quarterback Cade Klubnik was reported out with an injury.  Backup Christophe

Despite Vizzina’s efforts, Clemson’s defense couldn’t come up with key stops. SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jordan Hudson, including a 70-yard strike early and a late third-down completion that sealed the win.

Kevin Jennings threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns, Chris Johnson Jr. scored on a game-clinching 6-yard touchdown run and SMU defeated Clemson 35-24 on Saturday to avenge last year's heartbreaking loss in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.

Clemson hosted SMU today in a rematch of last year’s ACC Championship game. The Tigers came in favored but had to rely on Christopher Vizzina at QB since Cade Klubnik couldn’t play because of an ankle injury suffered last week.

After cruising past Boston College for a 41-10 win last week, the Clemson Tigers tallied back-to-back wins for the first time of the season.  As the Tigers hope to continue their hot streak during an ACC matchup against SMU,

Around the ACC, Miami dropped to No. 9 after their loss to Louisville, who jumped into the rankings to No. 22 after their upset win. Undefeated Georgia Tech flew up to No. 7, while Virginia continues their hot run, moving up to No. 16.

Clemson's 35-24 home loss to SMU on Saturday will only make the voices calling for head coach Dabo Swinney's job grow louder, but he's unlikely to be going anywhere anytime soon.