LOUISVILLE, Ky. — No. 14 Louisville (7-2) hosts Clemson (4-5) Thursday night at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in a clash of Atlantic Coast Conference teams heading in opposite directions. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST with ESPN televising the contest. Live streaming coverage is also available on WatchESPN.
The Cardinals enter seeking redemption after a disappointing 29-26 overtime loss to California on Nov. 8. Clemson arrives with momentum from a 24-10 victory over Florida State the same day, though the Tigers remain below .500 for the season.
Louisville quarterback Miller Moss has thrown for 2,132 yards with 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. Running back Isaac Brown leads the ground attack with 782 yards on 91 carries. The Cardinals average 401.4 yards per game offensively while holding opponents to 296.8 yards, ranking 13th nationally in total defense.
Clemson counters with quarterback Cade Klubnik, who has completed 67.9% of his passes for 2,136 yards and 14 touchdowns against five interceptions. The Tigers average 409.3 yards per game but struggle on the ground, ranking 112th nationally at 120.9 rushing yards per contest.
The matchup features contrasting styles. Louisville ranks 109th in penalty yards, averaging 63.1 per game compared to Clemson’s 45.9. The Cardinals convert 39.8% of third downs, while Clemson’s defense limits opponents to a 32.5% conversion rate, 18th-best nationally.
Oddsmakers favor Clemson by 6.5 points in the early line drops, despite the Tigers’ losing record. However, at the time of writing this article, a little under two hours before kick-off, the Cardinals were favored by 1.5 points. I wonder what happened for the shift?
Both teams have struggled against the spread this season—Clemson stands 2-6 while Louisville is 3-5.
The Cardinals seek their eighth victory to strengthen their postseason resume, while Clemson aims for its third consecutive win to climb back toward bowl eligibility.