Clemson defense rules the night at Louisville Posted Sep 17, 2017 It was projected to be a showdown between Louisville’s Lamar Jackson and Clemson’s defense. The latter stole the show Saturday night. Clemson’s defense lived up to its ranking as the nation’s No. 2 unit, time and again neutralizing Jackson and essentially snuffing out a Louisville offense that entered the game highly regarded and equally as hyped. (Greenville News)