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What a weekend!
Unless you live under a rock, I am sure that you know Clemson defeated the Louisville Cardinals 42-36 this past Saturday. While the game may have been sloppy at times, there is no disputing how exciting it was. When plays needed to be made Deshaun Watson and the Tigers stepped up.
In case you do live under a rock, read more on the game here.
Refs are athletes too:
Yes Lamar Jackson is incredible but I'm not gonna let this ref's hands go unnoticed #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/jQN4Qvj8Ls
— fleemón (@jd_achille30) October 2, 2016
The ACC now has 6 teams ranked in the AP top 25. 3 of those 6 teams are ranked in the top 10, Clemson (3), Louisville (7), and Miami (10).
Read more here.
Down to the wire
Tennessee defeated Georgia on a last second Hail Mary.
Read more here.
Hail yes. pic.twitter.com/ha6hOARBjZ
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) October 2, 2016
North Carolina defeated Florida State with a game winning field goal as time expired.
Read more here.
North Carolina kicker OD'd on swag after beating FSU. Love thishttps://t.co/7L2pwalL25pic.twitter.com/IdBqbOKjjR
— Jason McIntyre (@jasonrmcintyre) October 2, 2016
Indiana upset 17th ranked Michigan State with a game winning field goal in OT.
Read more here.
Penn State came up big when it counted against Minnesota. Super sophomore, Saquon Barkley scored the game winning touchdown on the Nittany Lions first offensive play in overtime.
Read more here.
Pro Tigers
Rookie wide receiver, Charone Peake scored his first career touchdown in the Jets loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
¡TOUCHDOWN, JETS! Charone Peake recupera un fumble de Fitzpatrick y recorre 40 yardas para TD #SEAvsNYJ https://t.co/lPoQBh5HKK
— NFL México (@nflmx) October 2, 2016
CJ Spiller got off to a good start as a new member of the Seattle Seahawks, catching a touchdown pass from Russell Wilson in the 2nd quarter.
Perfect. Throw.@DangeRussWilson threads the needle to... @CJSPILLER! #SEAvsNYJ https://t.co/Q2OKj2ZSRj
— NFL (@NFL) October 2, 2016
Injury update
Tre Lamar has a sprained ankle and Adrian Baker may see his first live action in practice this week.
Swinney said LB Tre Lamar sustained a sprained ankle last night. Hopes to test CB Adrian Baker in practice soon.
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) October 2, 2016
Monday’s stink, there’s no changing that. However, this one feels a little better after a win over a top 5 opponent.