Fixtures
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Virginia Tech
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| NCAAF | 11/16 18:00 | 1 |
Pittsburgh
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| NCAAF | 11/23 18:00 | 1 |
Clemson
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The Citadel
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| NCAAF | 11/30 18:00 | 1 |
Clemson
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South Carolina
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Results
| NCAAF | 11/02 23:30 | 1 |
[4] Louisville
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Clemson
[1]
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L | 33-21 | |
| NCAAF | 10/19 16:00 | 1 |
[6] Virginia
v
Clemson
[1]
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W | 31-48 | |
| NCAAF | 10/12 16:00 | 1 |
[1] Clemson
v
Wake Forest
[8] 
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W | 49-14 | |
| NCAAF | 10/05 23:00 | 1 |
[46] Clemson
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Florida State
[120] 
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W | 29-13 | |
| NCAAF | 09/28 23:00 | 1 |
[3] Stanford
v
Clemson
[1]
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W | 14-40 | |
| NCAAF | 09/21 16:00 | 1 |
[6] NC State
v
Clemson
[7]
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W | 35-59 | |
| NCAAF | 09/08 00:00 | 1 |
[54] Appalachian State
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Clemson
[5]
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W | 20-66 | |
| NCAAF | 08/31 16:00 | 1 |
[3] Clemson
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Georgia
[107] 
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L | 3-34 | |
| NCAAF Bowl Games | 12/29 17:00 | 334 |
[60] Clemson
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Kentucky
[68] 
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W | 38-35 | |
| NCAAF | 11/26 00:30 | 1 |
[7] Clemson
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South Carolina
[10]
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W | 16-7 | |
| NCAAF | 11/18 20:30 | 1 |
[5] North Carolina
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Clemson
[8]
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W | 20-31 | |
| NCAAF | 11/11 17:00 | 1 |
[3] Georgia Tech
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Clemson
[10]
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W | 21-42 |
Wikipedia - Clemson Tigers football
The Clemson Tigers are the American football team at Clemson University. The Tigers compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). In recent years, the Tigers have been ranked among the most elite college football programs in the United States.
Formed in 1896, the program has an all-time record of 804–473–44, with a bowl record of 27-23. Clemson was a College Football Playoff finalist in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019, defeating Alabama in both 2016 and 2018 to secure the national title. Clemson has had six undefeated seasons (including the first-ever 15–0 team), boasted six consecutive playoff appearances from 2015 to 2021, and retains 27 conference championships, including 8 since 2011. Its alumni include over 100 All-Americans, 17 Academic All-Americans and over 250 players in the National Football League. Clemson has had eight members inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame: players Banks McFadden, Terry Kinard, Jeff Davis, and C. J. Spiller along with coaches John Heisman, Jess Neely, Frank Howard, and Danny Ford.
Clemson is one of the founding members of the ACC and holds 21 ACC titles, the most of any member. Its 27 total conference titles, including six consecutive ACC titles from 2015 to 2020, are the most of any ACC school. Clemson's most recent ACC title came in 2022, against North Carolina. Clemson's streak of eleven consecutive 10-win seasons from 2011-2022 ranked second in active streaks behind the Alabama Crimson Tide, coming to an end after Clemson's 2023 season where they finished with a 9-4 record. Among its eight undefeated regular seasons, Clemson has been crowned national champion 3 times. Clemson was named poll-era national champion and finished with its third perfect season with a win over Nebraska in the 1982 Orange Bowl. Clemson was the National Championship Finalist Runner-up with a 14–1 record in 2015 before winning the National Title over No. 1 Alabama in college football's first National Championship rematch in 2016, and again in 2018. The Tigers have 46 bowl appearances, 20 of which are among the New Year's Six Bowls, including nine during the "Big Four" era. Clemson has 34 finishes in the final top 25 in the modern era and it finished in either the Associated Press final poll or the coaches' final poll a combined 59 times since 1939.
The Tigers play their home games in Memorial Stadium on the university's Clemson, South Carolina campus. The stadium's nickname, "Death Valley" was coined in 1948 by Presbyterian College head coach Lonnie McMillan after his teams were routinely defeated there. Memorial Stadium is among the largest stadiums in college football.
History
Walter Riggs, often regarded as the "father of Clemson football," brought the sport to Clemson from the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama (now Auburn University). The team's first game, played on Halloween 1896, resulted in a 2–1 record for the inaugural season. Riggs influenced the choice of the team mascot and colors. The Tigers’ early success included their first undefeated season in 1900 under coach John W. Heisman, who led the team to a 19–3–2 record. Heisman’s coaching set a precedent for excellence and innovation.
During the mid-20th century, the program experienced substantial growth under Frank Howard, who coached from 1940 to 1969. Howard's tenure saw Clemson win two Southern Conference championships and six ACC championships. Known for his colorful personality and imaginative storytelling, Howard integrated various offensive formations. His legacy includes the tradition of rubbing "Howard's Rock" before home games and the naming of the playing field at Memorial Stadium as "Frank Howard Field" in 1974.
The late 20th century and early 21st century saw the football program navigate through challenges and successes under multiple head coaches. Danny Ford led the Tigers to their first national championship in 1981, achieving an undefeated season. Ford's era was marked by NCAA sanctions due to recruiting violations, which impacted the program's reputation and success. Ken Hatfield, Ford’s successor, focused on cleaning up the program's image but faced criticism from fans, leading to his resignation. Subsequent coaches, including Tommy West, struggled to achieve consistent success until the hiring of Tommy Bowden in 1999, who maintained bowl eligibility every season, but failed to secure an ACC championship.
The modern era is defined by the leadership of Dabo Swinney, who became head coach in 2008. Swinney revitalized the program, leading the Tigers to multiple ACC championships and two national titles in 2016 and 2018. His tenure has been characterized by significant achievements, including the establishment of Clemson as a perennial contender in the College Football Playoff. Swinney’s ability to recruit and develop talent, combined with strategic hires like offensive coordinator Chad Morris and defensive coordinator Brent Venables, has sustained Clemson’s success. Notably, under Swinney, Clemson became the first team since 1897 to finish a season 15–0. In 2022, Clemson defeated Syracuse 27–21, extending the Tigers' home winning streak to 38, a new ACC record.
Led by head coach Dabo Swinney, the Clemson Tigers have consistently been contenders for the national championship in recent years. The team plays their home games at Memorial Stadium, also known as "Death Valley," where they have a strong home-field advantage.
Clemson is known for producing top NFL talent, with many former players going on to have successful careers at the professional level. The team's fierce competitiveness, strong work ethic, and commitment to excellence have made them a force to be reckoned with in college football. Whether it's their thrilling victories or their intense rivalries, Clemson football always delivers excitement and entertainment for fans across the country.