The ACC Championship rematch certainly didn't go as expected for Clemson, dropping back under .500 after being exploited by SMU.

Texas Tech now sits in a three-way tie with Arizona State and Houston for the second-best record in the conference. BYU and Cincinnati are tied for first at 4-0. But they’ll go head-to-head on Nov. 22, and Texas Tech gets to take on BYU on Nov. 8.

The Clemson Tigers (3-3) and the SMU Mustangs (4-2) square off on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC) in a clash of ACC opponents.

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.

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.

Everything you need to know for the ACC clash between Clemson and SMU, two teams trending in the right direction

The SMU Mustangs (4-2) hit the road in the ACC for their first-ever regular-season game against the Clemson Tigers (3-3).

Clemson football WR Bryant Wesco Jr. was hurt on a punt against SMU and taken to the hospital for evaluation. Here's the latest on his status.

Vizzina backed up Klubnik over the first two-and-a-half years of his career and has yet to make a start for Clemson. He entered last week's game in the second half and completed j