Summary
End of game
Clemson 38-35 Kentucky
4Q - 0:15
Clemson touchdown, they're 15 seconds away from taking this bowl.
4Q - 3:30
Clemson field goal to put Tigers back in front.
4Q - 4:50
Kentucky touchdown, now they are the ones who with a very long pass score important points.
4Q - 5:40
Clemson touchdown, another Kentucky fumble allows Tigers to turn the score around.
4Q - 7:30
Clemson salvages 3 more points from this fumble.
4Q - 10:00
Clemson recovers the ball in a big downfield zone, big play by their defense.
4Q - 11:43
Kentucky moves the ball and runs down the clock looking to get closer to the win.
4Q - 14:50
Clemson touchdown, Tigers close in on the scoreboard.
End of third quarter
Clemson 10-21 Kentucky
3Q - 3:10
Clemson has not been able to have a comfortable series and will be 3rd and 17 to advance.
3Q - 5:50
Kentucky returns the ball and it will be a Clemson possession.
3Q - 8:19
Kentucky gets into the red zone with a big carry.
3Q - 9:20
Kentucky looks to run down the clock and increase its lead,
3Q - 12:39
Clemson is already at midfield but Kentucky with a great defence prevents the advance and Clemson will give the ball back.
3Q - 14:47
Kentucky touchdown, great kick return at the start of the third quarter for 7 more points.
Half time
Kentucky 14-10 Clemson
2Q - 3:44
Kentucky is looking to run down the clock.
2Q - 4:25
Clemson fails in its series and will have to return the ball.
2Q - 7:10
Kentucky touchdown, they quickly regain the lead with a great offensive series.
2Q - 8:20
Kentucky moves the chains and approaches midfield.
2Q - 10:10
Clemson touchdowns drop 7 more Tigers points.
End of first quarter
Kentucky 7-3 Clemson
1Q - 2:00
Clemson misses a great opportunity and will have to return the ball.
1Q - 3:27
Clemson gets a quick first and ten with a big carry.
1Q - 5:00
Kentucky touchdown, great offensive series to turn the score around.
1Q - 7:21
Clemson tries to close to midfield but well Kentucky's deep defence does a great job and it will be third down.
1Q - 8:40
Kentucky will finally have to give the ball back in a great job by the Clemson defense.
1Q - 9:50
Incomplete pass by Kentucky in the face of good pressure from Clemson.
1Q - 11:16
Clemson will finally have to settle for their first 3 points.
1Q - 12:50
Clemson gets into the red zone with series of plays and great thinking on offense.
1Q - 13:56
An unsportsmanlike attitude causes Clemson to cross midfield and move the chains very quickly.
Kickoff
The game between Clemson and Kentucky kicks off.
All ready
Everything is ready for the start of the game, and the teams are ready on the gridiron for the start of this bowl, with two of the most important universities in the NCAAF.
End the warm-up
The two teams finish warming up and return to the locker room to suit up and get back to the US anthem and the start of this college bowl.
How Clemson heats up
This is how Clemson University heats up:
We locked in 🔒 pic.twitter.com/tT3Uhff24p
— Clemson Football (@ClemsonFB) December 29, 2023
Great Entrance
The stadium was packed, more than half full for this game, a divided stadium with two Universities excited to win this bowl.
Weather
Sunny day at EverBank Stadium, home of Jacksonville, great football weather, with fans ready in their seats for the kickoff.
Already in the stadium
Both teams are already at the stadium and the players are warming up on the pitch, getting ready for what promises to be a match full of points with the fans who will not stop cheering.
Fans
Little by little the fans are arriving at the EverBank Stadium, a great entry is expected for the start of this day that will be full of very exciting bowls with great universities.
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In a few moments we will share with you the starting rosters for Kentucky vs Clemson in the NCAAF College Bowl, as well as the latest information from EverBank Stadium. Keep an eye on the action with VAVEL's minute-by-minute online coverage.
EverBank Stadium
It is the home of Jacksonville Jaguars, one of the most important stadiums in the NFL, it has a capacity for 67 thousand spectators and was inaugurated on August 18th 1995, it will be the home of the Gator Bowl, where the universities of Kentucky and the well known university of Clemson will play, a match that promises to be one of the best in this week of NCAAF bowls, without a doubt a great stadium for a good football match.
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Other games this Friday in the NCAAF
Tomorrow, in addition to the Kentucky vs Clemson game at the Gator Bow, Notre Dame vs Oregon State, Iowa State vs Memphis and Ohio State vs Missouri will be played in tomorrow's bowls, games that promise to be very exciting and with universities that always cheer in a day that will be full of points, intensity and above all a lot of emotion.
What time is the Kentucky vs Clemson NCAAF College Bowl game?
This is the kick-off time for the Kentucky vs Clemson game on 29 December 2023 in various countries:
Argentina: 13:00 hours
Bolivia: 13:00 hours
Brazil: 13:00 hours
Chile: 13:00 hours
Colombia: 13:00 hours
Ecuador: 13:00
Spain: 18:00 hours
United States: 12:00 noon PT and 1:00 p.m. ET
Mexico: 11:00 a.m.
Paraguay: 13:00 hours
Peru: 13:00 hours
Uruguay: 13:00 hours
Venezuela: 13:00 hours
Japan: 06:00 hours
India: 00:45
Nigeria: 00:00 hours
South Africa: 00:00 hours
Australia: 08:00 hours
United Kingdom ET: 18:00 hours
France 18:00 hours
Italy 18:00 hours
Absences
It will not be known until tomorrow which players will be active in this bowl, taking into account that several players do not want to be active in order to be in shape for the NFL draft next year, waiting for the opportunity to fulfil their NFL dream.
Background
These two teams have never met in a bowl, but the big favorite to win tomorrow will be Clemson, who has a better roster to face this game and with a great season, will look to close the year with a very important win for them and be calmer with this year in the NCAAF.
How does Clemson get there?
Clemson is the favorite to win tomorrow's bowl, having a better roster and finishing the season with a record of 8 wins and 4 losses. It will also be announced if some players will be active for Clemson tomorrow or if they will rest to prepare for the NFL Draft next year, so both teams will have one more bowl this week, being one of the most exciting and expected tomorrow.
How does Kentucky get there?
Kentucky comes to this bowl with a great illusion of being able to defeat one of the strongest teams at the collegiate level as it is Clemson, finished its regular season with a record of 7 games won and 5 games lost, will have several starting players because some players decided better not to risk in their quest to be selected in the Draft, is expected a very close game, full of intensity, scores and emotions, in this way Kentucky comes to this bowl tomorrow.
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