Rebilas-Imagn Images Clemson rode that wave of change straight ... 10-4 and capped their campaign with a thrilling walk-off field goal to beat SMU in the ACC Championship Game.

In his first contest in Death Valley, transfer wide receiver Tristan Smith caught five passes for 137 yards and a touchdown.

Despite these limitations, Clemson's first-team defense stifled quarterback Cade Klubnik and the starting offense, generating an interception and holding it to two field-goal attempts, no touchdowns. ...