SEC Trolls Clemson After Blowout Loss to Texas in College Football Playoff

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Matt De Lima | Last updated Dec 21, 2024 9:47 PM ET

As if any more salt needed to be added to the wound, the SEC's official X account shared a graphic boasting featuring three winning final scores against Clemson with the caption "swept 'em. #ItJustMeansMore."

The No. 12 Tigers suffered losses this season at the hands of Georgia, South Carolina and, most recently, Texas. On Saturday, the No. 5 Longhorns won 38-24 in the first round of the College Football Playoff. Texas jumped out to a 28-10 lead in the first half and didn't look back.

The Longhorns were anchored by two 100-yard performances by running backs Jaydon Blue and Quintrevion Wisner—the duo combined for 256 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 29 carries.

swept 'em. #ItJustMeansMore pic.twitter.com/h3w7isXG0s
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) December 22, 2024

Clemson dropped to 10-4, with the other loss coming against Louisville, a fellow ACC team.

Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers completed 17-of-24 passes for 202 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Clemson QB Cade Klubnik passed for 336 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. But the Tigers only managed 76 yards rushing, a 3.2 yards per carry average and struggled to convert third downs (3-for-12).

Texas advances to the CFP quarterfinals and will play the No. 4 Arizona State Sun Devils in the Peach Bowl on January 1.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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