Week 1’s Labor Day game between Clemson and Duke was an exciting one, as the Tigers were shockingly defeated 28-7 by the Blue Devils on the road. it’s shocking that It was Clemson’s first loss to Duke since 2004.
Duke fans were happy and fans were seen celebrating their 28-7 victory over Clemson.
Swinney and Clemson had numerous chances to win this game, but the Tigers’ constant self-inflicted wounds resulted in a humiliating defeat at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Overall, the Clemson football team’s opening game of the 2023 season went about as poorly as it could have. A loss like this one will be discussed, and this disappointment erupted on social media.
The reactions to Clemson’s surprising loss to Duke may be seen here on Twitter/X.
**LSU makes strong case as most overrated team in CFB**
Dabo & Clemson 24 hours later: pic.twitter.com/NbOpMehNHM
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 5, 2023
DUKE STORMS THE FIELD AFTER TAKING DOWN NO. 9 CLEMSON‼️ pic.twitter.com/Dz8L3wvSUt
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 5, 2023
Duke wins 28-7.
The Clemson Tigers have been eliminated from the College Football Playoff. pic.twitter.com/vdi38kIk5z
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 5, 2023
I feel bad for Clemson but this is tremendous content
— Matt Brown (@MattBrownEP) September 5, 2023
DUKE UPSETS NO. 9 CLEMSON 😱 pic.twitter.com/yxBIBHog4u
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 5, 2023