Key Highlights
- Clemson vs Louisville football live updates for Week 12 game on Friday, Nov. 14.
- Louisville’s College Football Playoff hopes took a significant hit after losing to Cal in overtime.
- The Cardinals will host Clemson at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium with the start time set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
- Isaac Brown, Louisville’s leading rusher, is expected to miss his second consecutive game due to a lower leg injury.
Clemson vs Louisville: A Key Match-up in ACC Play
The matchup between Clemson and Louisville on Friday, Nov. 14, marks an important week for both teams as they navigate the latter stages of their football seasons. With Louisville’s College Football Playoff hopes taking a hit after falling to Cal in overtime, the Cardinals will aim to regain momentum against Dabo Swinney’s Tigers.
Preseason Outlook and Recent Performance
Clemson enters the game with an overall record of 4-5 but needs to secure victories in two of its final three games to become bowl eligible. The team has made a bowl game in each of the past 20 seasons, showcasing their consistent performance.
Louisville faces a tougher challenge as they drop from No. 15 to No. 21 in the US LBM Coaches Poll following their loss against Cal. Coach Jeff Brohm’s team will need to rely heavily on quarterback Miller Moss and lean away from star running back Isaac Brown, who is listed as out for the second consecutive game due to a lower leg injury.
Historical Series
The Tigers have dominated their series against Louisville since the Cardinals joined the ACC in 2014. With eight wins out of nine matchups, Clemson’s victory last season stands as the lone loss. This week’s game will be the first of two conference games remaining on Louisville’s schedule.
Game Details and TV Information
The game between Clemson and Louisville is set to air live on ESPN, with streaming options available through FuboTV, which offers a free trial for potential subscribers. The start time is 7:30 p.m. ET at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.
Uniforms for both teams will reflect their team themes: Clemson will wear white jerseys and pants with orange helmets, while Louisville will adopt a blackout theme wearing black uniforms and helmets featuring the program’s retro stiff-arming cardinal logo.
Prediction and Analyst Insights
Expect Jeff Brohm to follow up on his team’s recent setback with an empathic win similar to earlier this season. The Cardinals’ home field advantage, combined with their historic performance against Clemson, could make for a competitive game despite Clemson’s struggling offense.
The odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 12, suggest Louisville (-3) over Clemson (+120). Analysts predict that Louisville will secure a victory but by a narrow margin, with the final score likely to be Louisville 30, Clemson 24.
