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.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the SMU Mustangs vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons NCAAF game to be played on October 25, 2025 on ESPN.

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.

SMU has now won 11 straight ACC regular-season games since entering the conference and is one of just three ACC teams to control its own destiny without

Clemson heads into its matchup against SMU facing uncertainty at key positions, as the Tigers released their Thursday injury report under the ACC’s new 2025 rule requiring teams to issue updates every Thursday and Friday.

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.