Clemson football’s upcoming matchup with Louisville is set for prime time, with a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff on Nov. 2 at Death Valley, broadcast on ESPN. This will mark the Tigers‘ third night game of the season at Memorial Stadium, with Clemson previously hosting both Appalachian State and Stanford under the lights in September.
After enjoying a bye this past weekend, Clemson enters the game ranked No. 9 in the Coaches Poll, aiming to continue their strong season. Louisville, now 5-3, secured a comeback victory over Boston College, rallying from a 20-0 deficit to win 31-27 on Friday.
The matchup adds to the history between the two teams, as Clemson has yet to lose to Louisville since they joined the ACC in 2014, holding an 8-0 record against the Cardinals. The last time they met in 2022, Clemson came out on top with a 31-16 win in Death Valley.
This is easily one of the Tigers’ biggest games of the regular season. Getting Louisville at home is huge, as a road matchup against a team like the Cardinals can be tricky. Right now, it looks like Clemson’s defense will be the deciding factor in this matchup.
This game shouldn’t be close if Clemson’s defense plays a clean game against Louisville’s offense. I just question how consistently, if at all, Clemson’s defense can play a full 60-minute game. It’s a great opportunity for them to prove they can play a complete game.