Former Clemson star defensive lineman Bryan Bresee made a huge play on Sunday, helping the New Orleans Saints to their first victory of the 2025 NFL season.

On the first play of the fourth quarter, Bresee forced a fumble that was returned for a touchdown, giving the Saints (1-4) a 26-14 lead in their eventual win by the same score over the New York Giants (1-4) at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

On second-and-7 from the New Orleans 12-yard line, with the Saints leading 19-14, Bresee stripped the ball away from Giants running back Cam Skattebo. The ball was scooped up by Saints safety Jordan Howden at the 14-yard line and returned 86 yards for a touchdown, making the score 26-14 with 14:47 left in the game.

It was a game-changing play, with the Giants deep in Saints territory and threatening to take the lead with a touchdown. Instead, thanks in large part to Bresee, the Saints were able to extend their lead to two scores.

Check out the play below:

Bresee played at Clemson from 2020-22 and was a three-time All-ACC selection, as well as the 2020 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year. He is now in his third NFL season after being selected by the Saints in the first round (29th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Bresee also recorded a tackle for loss, a pass defended and a quarterback hit in Sunday’s game. He entered the game with nine total tackles, three quarterback hits, one tackle for loss and one sack over the Saints’ first four games this season.

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