Clemson won a record-setting Gator Bowl 38-35 following an absolutely chaotic fourth quarter.
Kentucky (7-6) went into the final quarter with a 21-10 lead, but was out-scored 28-14 in the final frame. The Wildcats gave away four turnovers in the fourth quarter.
Devin Leary was 16-for-26 for 306 yards and 2 touchdowns, but he also finished with 3 turnovers.
Barion Brown had a big day for the Wildcats, finishing with 224 all purpose yards and 3 touchdowns. His big highlight was a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown to open the second half:
BARION BROWN CAN FLY💨
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Kentucky held a late 35-30 lead, but allowed Clemson (9-4) to drive late (largely due to playing a soft zone defense) and score the game-winning touchdown with 17 seconds to play.
“We are down our two top corners at that point,” Mark Stoops said when asked about the last drive, that included Clemson overcoming a 3rd down and 18. You try to do some things and play some coverages that can protect them. We will second guess ourselves on that one.”
.@PhilMafah1 cannot be stopped pic.twitter.com/2GX326ikfk
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 29, 2023
Leary threw his second interception on the final drive to seal up the win for the Tigers.
