Clemson vs. Miami score: Tigers dominate Hurricanes for ACC title, likely playoff spot

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- For the third year in a row, Clemson is headed to the College Football Playoff as the ACC champion. 

Clemson's total dominance of Miami in a 38-3 victory likely cemented the Tigers' status as the No. 1 team in the country heading into the playoff, and on Sunday, they'll find out their opponent for the national semifinals on Jan. 1 in either New Orleans or Pasadena.  

"I've loved this team as much as any team I've been around because they refused to buy the narrative. They played their best game on the biggest stage tonight," Swinney said after the win. "This is awesome. Our defensive line set the tempo, we made great plays on balls down the field. Everybody talks about Miami and the turnovers, but tonight we were at our best." 

The fourth conference title of the Dabo Swinney era came with less fanfare than the other three. In 2011, the crown was a breakthrough moment for the program as its first in two decades. In 2015, the Tigers held a pizza party as undefeated..Read More>>