Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers punched their ticket to the College Football Playoff Saturday with their 34-31 win over SMU in the ACC Championship.
Nolan Hauser’s game-winning field goal was the epitome of clutch. With the game tied and just seconds remaining, the freshman kicker lined up for a 56-yard attempt that would decide the ACC Championship. As the ball sailed through the air, the Clemson crowd held its breath—until it split the uprights, securing a 34-31 victory. Hauser’s poise under pressure was remarkable, delivering a moment that will go down in Clemson lore. His kick didn’t just win the game; it cemented his place in Tigers’ history and propelled Clemson into the College Football Playoff.
Mind you, this is a freshman kicker. Check out Hauser’s big moment in the ACC Championship below.
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