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2024 Clemson Tigers football
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 14
APNo. 15
Record3–1 (2–0 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorGarrett Riley (2nd season)
Offensive schemeAir raid
Defensive coordinatorWes Goodwin (3rd season)
Co-defensive coordinatorMickey Conn (3rd season)
Base defense4–3 / 4–2–5 hybrid
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 15 Clemson   2 0     3 1  
Duke   1 0     5 0  
No. 8 Miami (FL)   1 0     5 0  
Boston College   1 0     4 1  
SMU   1 0     4 1  
No. 21 Louisville   1 0     3 1  
Virginia   1 0     3 1  
Stanford   1 1     2 2  
Syracuse   1 1     3 1  
Georgia Tech   1 2     3 2  
Florida State   1 3     1 4  
Pittsburgh   0 0     4 0  
California   0 1     3 1  
NC State   0 1     3 2  
North Carolina   0 1     3 2  
Virginia Tech   0 1     2 3  
Wake Forest   0 1     1 3  
Championship: December 7, 2024
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
As of September 30, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2024 Clemson Tigers football team represents Clemson University as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers are led by Dabo Swinney, who is in his 17th year as Clemson's head coach.

Schedule

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DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 3112:00 p.m.vs. No. 1 Georgia*No. 14ABCL 3–3478,827
September 78:00 p.m.Appalachian State*No. 25ACCNW 66–2081,500
September 2112:00 p.m.NC StateNo. 21
ABCW 59–3581,500
September 287:00 p.m.StanfordNo. 17
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
ESPNW 40–1480,295
October 57:00 p.m.at Florida StateNo. 15ESPN
October 12at Wake Forest
October 19Virginia
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
November 2Louisville
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
November 9at Virginia Tech
November 16at Pittsburgh
November 23The Citadel*
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
November 30South Carolina*
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll - Released prior to game
  • All times are in Eastern time

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Offseason

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Recruiting

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Clemson's 2024 class consisted of 22 signees.[3] The class was ranked second in the ACC and tenth best overall by the 247Sports Composite.[4]

US college sports recruiting information for 2024 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Christian Bentancur
TE
Woodstock, Illinois Marian Central Catholic 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 240 lb (110 kg) Jan 13, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
Sammy Brown
LB
Jefferson, Georgia Jefferson 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jun 5, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPNN/A   ESPN grade: 5
Hevin Brown-Shuler
DT
Atlanta, Georgia Pace 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Apr 23, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Noah Dixon
S
LaGrange, Georgia Troup County 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jan 30, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
David Eziomume
RB
Kennesaw, Georgia North Cobb 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Mar 1, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Tavoy Feagin
CB
Tampa, Florida Carrollwood Day 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Nov 20, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Corian Gipson
S
Lancaster, Texas Lancaster 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jul 22, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Ashton Hampton
S
Tallahassee, Florida Florida State University School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jul 15, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Nolan Hauser
K
Cornelius, North Carolina Hough 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Nov 28, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Ricardo Jones
S
Warner Robins, Georgia Northside 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Jun 27, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Adam Kissayi[note 1]
DE
Palm Bay, Florida Heritage 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jul 14, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
C.J. Kubah-Taylor
LB
Olney, Maryland Our Lady of Good Counsel 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Dec 19, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Darien Mayo
DE
Olney, Maryland Our Lady of Good Counsel 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Jun 22, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
T.J. Moore
WR
Tampa, Florida Tampa Catholic 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jun 6, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 86
Ronan O'Connell
OT
Franklin, Tennessee Page 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Jul 4, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Champ Thompson
DT
Norcross, Georgia Meadowcreek 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Jan 28, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Elyjah Thurmon
OG
Hinesville, Georgia Bradwell Institute 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Dec 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Mason Wade
OT
Purcellville, Virginia Loudoun Valley 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Dec 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Bryant Wesco
WR
Midlothian, Texas Midlothian 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jun 6, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 88
Joe Wilkerson
LB
Rome, Georgia Rome 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Dec 19, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Drew Woodaz
LB
Tampa, Florida Jesuit 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Apr 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Watson Young
OG
Central, South Carolina D. W. Daniel 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Dec 3, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 11  247Sports: 11  ESPN: 15
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.

Players leaving for NFL

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NFL draftees

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Round Pick Player Position NFL club
1 30 Nate Wiggins CB Baltimore Ravens
2 35 Ruke Orhorhoro DT Atlanta Falcons
4 127 Will Shipley RB Philadelphia Eagles
5 138 Xavier Thomas DE Arizona Cardinals
5 155 Jeremiah Trotter Jr. LB Philadelphia Eagles
6 196 Tyler Davis DT Los Angeles Rams

Undrafted free agents

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Player Position NFL club Reference
Will Putnam C Las Vegas Raiders [6]
Sheridan Jones CB Buffalo Bills
Jayln Phillips S Los Angeles Chargers

Transfers

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Players leaving

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Players leaving
Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown College transferred to Source(s)
Andrew Mukuba 1 S 6'0" 195 Junior Austin, TX Texas [7][8]
Sage Ennis 11 TE 6'4" 240 Redshirt Junior Graceville, FL Virginia[a] [9][10][11]
Brannon Spector 13 WR 6'1" 205 Redshirt Senior Calhoun, GA Jacksonville State [12][13]
Hunter Helms 18 QB 6'2" 210 Redshirt Junior West Columbia, SC Rhode Island [14][15]
Domonique Thomas 20 RB 5'8" 210 Redshirt Junior Ohatchee, AL Ole Miss[b] [16][17][18]
Toriano Pride 23 CB 5'11" 190 Sophomore St. Louis, MO Missouri [19][20]
Lannden Zanders 36 S 6'1" 189 Redshirt Senior Shelby, NC TBD [21]
David Ojiegbe 42 DE 6'3" 240 Freshman Largo, MD Pittsburgh [22][23]
Jaden Kinard 46 S 5'10" 185 Redshirt Freshman Pawleys Island, SC TBD [24]
Zack Owens 72 OL 6'6" 375 Redshirt Freshman Covington, Georgia Colorado [25][26]
Mitchell Mayes 77 OL 6'3" 305 Senior Raleigh, NC Charlotte [27][28]
Beaux Collins 80 WR 6'3" 210 Junior Los Angeles, CA Notre Dame [29][30]
  1. ^ Originally committed to Florida A&M.
  2. ^ Originally committed to Georgia State.

Preseason

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Listed in the order that they were released

Personnel

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Coaching staff

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Clemson Tigers football current coaching staff[47]
Name Position Alma mater Years at Clemson
Dabo Swinney Head coach University of Alabama (1993) 17th
Nick Eason Associate head coach/Defensive run game coordinator/defensive tackles coach Clemson University (2001) 3rd
Mike Reed Assistant head coach/Special teams coordinator/cornerbacks coach Boston College (1994) 12th
Mickey Conn Assistant coach/co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach University of Alabama (1995) 9th
Wes Goodwin Assistant coach/defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Mississippi State University (2009) 13th
Tyler Grisham Assistant coach/Recruiting coordinator/wide receivers coach Clemson University (2009) 5th
Kyle Richardson Assistant coach/passing game coordinator/tight ends coach Appalachian State University (2001) 9th
Garrett Riley Assistant coach/Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks coach Texas Tech (2012) 2nd
Matt Luke Assistant coach/offensive linemen coach Ole Miss (1998) 1st
Chris Rumph Assistant coach/defensive ends coach University of South Carolina (1996) 1st
C. J. Spiller Assistant coach/running backs coach Clemson University (2009) 4th

Roster

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As of July 16, 2024
2023 Clemson Tigers Football

Quarterbacks

  •  2 Cade Klubnikjunior (6'2 205)
  • 14 Trent Pearman – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 190)
  • 16 Ethan Anderson – freshman (6'2, 180)
  • 17 Christopher Vizzina – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 210)

Running backs

  •  7 Phil Mafahsenior (6'1, 230)
  • 19 Keith Adams Jr. – Redshirt sophomore (5'9, 215)
  • 21 Jarvis Green – Redshirt freshman (5'9, 200)
  • 23 Peyton Streko – Redshirt freshman (5'10, 180)
  • 24 David Eziomume – freshman (6'1, 210)
  • 26 Jay Haynes – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 185)
  • 31 Tristen Rigby – Redshirt junior (5'10, 205)
  • 32 Wise Segars Jr. – Redshirt junior (6'1, 205)
  • 34 Kevin McNeal – Redshirt junior (5'9, 200)

Wide receivers

  •  0 Antonio WilliamsRedshirt sophomore (5'11, 195)
  •  1 T.J. Moore – freshman (6'3, 190)
  •  3 Noble Johnson – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 210)
  •  6 Tyler Brownsophomore (5'11, 180)
  •  8 Adam Randalljunior (6'2, 225)
  • 10 Troy Stellato – Redshirt junior (6'1, 190)
  • 12 Bryant Westco Jr.freshman (6'2, 170)
  • 13 Parker Fulghum – freshman (6'1, 190)
  • 15 Ronan Hanafin – sophomore (6'3, 210)
  • 18 Misun Kelley – WR/DB – Redshirt freshman (5'10, 180)
  • 20 Clark Sanderson – freshman (5'10, 165)
  • 22 Cole Turner – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 185)
  • 29 Chase Byrd – freshman (5'11, 180)
  • 82 Jackson Crosby – Redshirt junior (5'10, 190)
  • 83 Hampton Earle – graduate student (5'10, 195)
  • 85 Charlie Johnson – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 200)
  • 86 Tristan Martinez – Redshirt freshman (5'9, 180)
  • 88 Clay Swinney – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 175)
  • 89 Zach Jackson – Redshirt junior (6'3, 205)

Tight ends

  •  5 Josh Sapp – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 235)
  •  9 Jake Briningstoolsenior (6'6, 230)
  • 11 Olsen Patt-Henry – sophomore (6'3, 240)
  • 35 Colby Shaw – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 215)
  • 44 Banks Pope – Redshirt junior (6'4, 240)
  • 84 Markus Dixon – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 245)
  • 87 Christian Bentancur – freshman (6'5, 235)

Placekickers

  • 36 Quinn Castner – Redshirt senior (5'5, 150)
  • 38 Robert Gunn III – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 180)
  • 47 Hogan Morton – Redshirt junior (5'9, 165)
  • 81 Nolan Hauser – freshman (6'1, 180)
 

Offensive linemen

  • 50 Collin Sadler – Redshirt sophomore (6'6, 310)
  • 52 Elyjah Thurmon – freshman (6'4, 290)
  • 53 Ryan Linthicum – C – Redshirt junior (6'3, 305)
  • 54 Ian Reed – Redshirt freshman (6'6, 325)
  • 55 Harris Sewell – sophomore (6'4, 315)
  • 56 Watson Young – freshman (6'3, 285)
  • 57 Jackson Hall – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 300)
  • 59 Dietrick Pennington – Redshirt junior (6'5, 340)
  • 62 Bryce Smith – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 270)
  • 63 Dominic Cardone – Redshirt sophomore (6'9, 380)
  • 64 Walker Parks – Redshirt senior (6'5, 310)
  • 65 Chapman Pendergrass – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 67 Nathan Brooks – Redshirt junior (6'4, 300)
  • 68 Will Boggs – Redshirt senior (6'3, 290)
  • 69 Sam Judy – Redshirt junior (6'5, 315)
  • 70 Mason Johnstone – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 255)
  • 71 Tristan Leigh – Redshirt junior (6'6, 315)
  • 74 Marcus Tate – senior (6'5, 325)
  • 75 Trent Howard – Redshirt senior (6'3, 295)
  • 76 Mason Wade – freshman (6'5, 290)
  • 77 Ronan O'Connell – freshman (6'5, 310)
  • 78 Blake Millerjunior (6'6, 310)
  • 79 Jake Norris – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 290)

Defensive ends

  •  3 T. J. Parkersophomore (6'3, 255)
  • 15 Jahiem Lawson – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 240)
  • 34 Armon Mason – Redshirt junior (6'2, 240)
  • 42 Hevin Brown-Shuler – freshman (6'5, 290)
  • 44 Cade Denhoff – Redshirt junior (6'5, 255)
  • 49 Darien Mayo – freshman (6'7, 250)
  • 58 Aidan Hydrick – freshman (6'1, 220)
  • 91 Zaire Patterson – Redshirt junior (6'5, 260)
  • 92 Levi Matthews – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 235)
  • 99 A.J. Hoffler – sophomore (6'4, 250)

Defensive tackles

  •  8 Tré Williams – Redshirt senior (6'2, 305)
  • 11 Peter Woodssophomore (6'2, 315)
  • 19 DeMonte CapehartRedshirt senior (6'5, 320)
  • 45 Vic Burley – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 315)
  • 55 Payton Page – senior (6'4, 315)
  • 56 Champ Thompson – freshman (6'3, 280)
  • 90 Stephiylan Green – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 280)
  • 93 Caden Story – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 280)
  • 95 Peyton Pitts – Redshirt sophomore (6'6, 310)
  • 96 Jaheim Scott – Redshirt senior (6'1, 330)
  • 97 Patrick Swygert – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 245)

Long snappers

  • 45 Philip Florenzo – Redshirt senior (6'2, 240)
  • 58 Holden Caspersen – Redshirt junior (5'11, 215)
 

Linebackers

  •  0 Barrett Cartersenior (6'1, 230)
  • 13 Drew Woodaz – freshman (6'3, 215)
  • 17 Wade Woodaz – junior (6'3, 230)
  • 21 Kobe McCloud – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 225)
  • 22 Dee Crayton – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 225)
  • 26 C.J. Kubah-Taylor – freshman (6'3, 230)
  • 32 Jamal Anderson – sophomore (6'2, 215)
  • 33 Griffin Batt – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 225)
  • 40 Reed Morrissey – Redshirt junior (6'0, 220)
  • 43 Billy Wilkes – freshman (6'2, 205)
  • 47 Sammy Brown – freshman (6'2, 235)
  • 50 Fletcher Cothran – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 215)
  • 52 William Bouton – freshman (6'4, 290)
  • 53 Joseph Roberto II – freshman (6'2, 235)
  • 57 Chandler McMaster – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 240)

Cornerbacks

  •  1 Branden Strozier Redshirt freshman (6'1, 180)
  •  2 Shelton Lewis – sophomore (5'11, 185)
  •  6 Tavoy Feagin – freshman (6'0, 175)
  • 10 Jeadyn Lukus – junior (6'2, 200)
  • 12 Corian Gipson – freshman (6'1, 180)
  • 16 Myles Oliver – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 180)
  • 20 Avieon Terrellsophomore (5'11, 180)
  • 23 Ashton Hampton – freshman (6'2, 190)
  • 29 Michael Mankaka – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 35 Austin Randall – graduate student (6'1, 190)

Safeties

  •  5 Sherrod Covil Jr. – junior (5'11, 200)
  •  7 Khalil Barnes – sophomore (6'0, 195)
  •  9 R.J. Mickensgraduate student (6'0, 210)
  • 14 Rob Billings – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 200)
  • 18 Kylon Griffin – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 200)
  • 24 Tyler Venables – Redshirt senior (5'11, 205)
  • 25 Ricardo Jones – freshman (6'2, 190)
  • 27 Noah Dixon – freshman (6'1, 190)
  • 30 Kylen Webb – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 195)
  • 31 Joe Wilkinson – freshman (6'1, 180)
  • 36 Boston Miller – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 200)
  • 37 Jacob Hendricks – Redshirt junior (5'7, 180)
  • 38 Peter Nearn – Redshirt junior (6'2, 205)
  • 39 Bubba McAtee – Redshirt senior (6'3, 210)
  • 41 Caleb Nix – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 200)
  • 48 Walt Smith – Redshirt sophomore (5'8, 180)

Punters

  • 37 Will McCune – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 225)
  • 39 Aidan Swanson – P/K – graduate student (6'3, 170)
  • 40 Brodey Conn – P/S – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 205)
  • 89 Jack Smith – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 235)

Source:[47]

Game summaries

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at No. 1 Georgia

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No. 14 Clemson Tigers at No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs − Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 14 Clemson 0 0 303
No. 1 Georgia 0 6 141434

at Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, GA

  • Date: August 31, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: N/A Indoors • Wind: N/A Indoors • Weather: N/A Indoors
  • Game attendance: 78,827
  • Referee: Michael Roche
  • TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[48][49]
Game information
First quarter
  • None
Second quarter
  • (8:49) Georgia – Peyton Woodring 30 yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 6:26; Georgia 3–0)
  • (4:16) Georgia – Woodring 55 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:05; Georgia 6–0)
Third quarter
  • (12:01) Georgia – Colbie Young 7 yard pass from Carson Beck, Woodring Kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:59; Georgia 13–0)
  • (6:34) Clemson – Nolan Hauser 26 yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 5:27; Georgia 13–3)
  • (3:15) Georgia – Nate Frazier 1 yard rush, Woodring Kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:19; Georgia 20–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:57) Georgia – London Humphreys 40 yard pass from Beck, Woodring Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 2:22; Georgia 27–3)
  • (6:09) Georgia – Cash Jones 15 yard rush, Woodring Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 3:17; Georgia 34–3)
Statistics No. 14 Clemson No. 1 Georgia
First downs 13 19
Total yards 188 447
Rushing yards 46 169
Passing yards 142 278
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 18–29–1 23–33–0
Time of possession 27:18 32:42
Team Category Player Statistics
No. 14 Clemson Passing Cade Klubnik 18–29, 1 INT, 142 yds
Rushing Phil Mafah 16 rushes, 59 yds
Receiving Antonio Williams 6 receptions, 76 yds
No. 1 Georgia Passing Carson Beck 23–33, 2TDs, 278 yds
Rushing Nate Frazier 11 rushes, 83 yds, 1 TD
Receiving Arian Smith 5 receptions, 56 yds

Appalachian State

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Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. No. 25 Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Appalachian State 0 13 7020
No. 25 Clemson 35 21 10066

at Memorial StadiumClemson, SC

  • Date: September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Wind: NE 8 mph • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 81,500
  • Referee: Stuart Mullins
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Wes Durham (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst), and Dawn Boyle (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[50][51]
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:46) Clemson – Bryant Wesco Jr. 76-yard pass from Cade Klubnik, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:14; Clemson 7–0)
  • (9:40) Clemson – Klubnik 2-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 2:16; Clemson 14–0)
  • (7:08) Clemson – Phil Mafah 83-yard run,Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 92 yards, 1:10; Clemson 21–0)
  • (2:34) Clemson – Jake Briningstool 41-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 1:51; Clemson 28–0)
  • (1:11) Clemson – Antonio Williams 29-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 1 play, 44 yards, 0:12; Clemson 35–0)

Second quarter

  • (12:58) Clemson – Klubnik 3-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 5 plays, 30 yards, 2:02; Clemson 42–0)
  • (10:39) App State – Anderson Castle 4-yard run, Michael Hughes kick (Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 2:14; Clemson 42–7)
  • (6:48) Clemson – T. J. Moore 33-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 3:47; Clemson 49–7)
  • (3:28) App State – Hughes 36-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 12 yards, 1:49; Clemson 49–10)
  • (0:54) Clemson – Jake Briningstool 17-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:34; Clemson 56–10)
  • (0:00) App State – Hughes 35-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 0:54; Clemson 56–13)

Third quarter

  • (12:31) App State – Makai Jackson 17-yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Hughes kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:29; Clemson 56–20)
  • (3:10) Clemson – Christopher Vizzina 5-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 3:15; Clemson 63–20)
  • (1:51) Clemson – Hauser 36-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:14; Clemson 66–20)

Fourth quarter

  • None
Statistics APP CLEM
First downs 24 28
Total yards 363 712
Rushing yards 149 252
Passing yards 214 460
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 18–43–2 32–39–0
Time of possession 28:27 31:33
Team Category Player Statistics
Appalachian State Passing Joey Aguilar 18/41, 214 yards, TD
Rushing Anderson Castle 7 carries, 80 yards, TD
Receiving Kaedin Robinson 3 receptions, 58 yards
No. 25 Clemson Passing Cade Klubnik 24/26, 378 yards, 5 TD
Rushing Phil Mafah 10 carries, 118 yards, TD
Receiving Bryant Wesco Jr. 3 receptions, 130 yards, TD

North Carolina State

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NC State Wolfpack vs. No. 21 Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
NC State 0 7 72135
No. 21 Clemson 28 17 14059

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: September 21, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 81,500
  • Referee: Adam Savoie
  • TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline reporter)
  • Sources:[52][53]
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:29) Clemson – Cade Klubnik 55-yard run, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:31; Clemson 7–0)
  • (7:56) Clemson – Antonio Williams 31-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 6 plays, 91 yards, 1:34; Clemson 14–0)
  • (5:07) Clemson – A. Williams 2-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 2:05; Clemson 21–0)
  • (2:08) Clemson – Phil Mafah 38-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 1 play, 38 yards, 0:07; Clemson 28–0)

Second quarter

  • (7:25) NC State – Jordan Waters 5-yard pass from CJ Bailey, Kanoah Vinesett kick (Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:37; Clemson 28–7)
  • (5:53) Clemson – Cole Turner 18-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:32; Clemson 35–7)
  • (1:15) Clemson – Jay Haynes 19-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 3:12; Clemson 42–7)
  • (0:00) Clemson – Hauser 20-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 24 yards, 0:47; Clemson 45–7)

Third quarter

  • (9:07) Clemson – Adam Randall 4-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:05; Clemson 52–7)
  • (6:38) NC State – Kendrick Raphael 10-yard run, Vinesett kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:29; Clemson 52–14)
  • (0:32) Clemson – Ashton Hampton 53-yard interception return, Hauser kick (Clemson 59–14)

Fourth quarter

  • (12:07) NC State – Hollywood Smothers 2-yard run, Vinesett kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:25; Clemson 59–21)
  • (8:21) NC State – Demarcus Jones II 6-yard run, Vinesett kick (Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 1:39; Clemson 59–28)
  • (0:05) NC State – Terrell Anderson 40-yard pass from Lex Thomas, Vinesett kick (Drive: 10 plays, 87 yards, 3:42; Clemson 59–35)
Statistics NCSU CLEM
First downs 25 24
Total yards 440 523
Rushing yards 183 269
Passing yards 257 254
Passing: Comp–Att–Int 20–31–1 21–34–0
Time of possession 33:11 26:49
Team Category Player Statistics
NC State Passing CJ Bailey 16/25, 204 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Kendrick Raphael 10 carries, 94 yards, TD
Receiving Kevin Concepcion 5 receptions, 40 yards
No. 21 Clemson Passing Cade Klubnik 16/24, 209 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Phil Mafah 7 carries, 107 yards, TD
Receiving Adam Randall 5 receptions, 69 yards, TD

Stanford

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Stanford Cardinal vs. No. 17 Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Stanford 0 0 000
No. 17 Clemson 0 0 000

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

Game information
Statistics STAN CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
Team Category Player Statistics
Stanford Passing
Rushing
Receiving
Clemson Passing
Rushing
Receiving

at Florida State (rivalry)

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No. 15 Clemson Tigers vs Florida State Seminoles – Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
No. 15 Clemson 0 0 000
Florida State 0 0 000

at Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, FL

Game information
Statistics CLEM FSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

at Wake Forest

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Clemson Tigers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons − Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Clemson 0 0 000
Wake Forest 0 0 000

at Allegacy Federal Credit Union StadiumWinston-Salem, NC

  • Date: October 12, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics CLEM WAKE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Virginia

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Virginia Cavaliers vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Virginia 0 0 000
Clemson 0 0 000

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: October 19, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics UVA CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Louisville

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Louisville Cardinals vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Louisville 0 0 000
Clemson 0 0 000

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: November 2, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics LOU CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

at Virginia Tech

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Clemson Tigers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies − Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Clemson 0 0 000
Virginia Tech 0 0 000

at Lane StadiumBlacksburg, VA

  • Date: November 9, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics CLEM VT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

at Pittsburgh

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Clemson Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers − Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
Clemson 0 0 000
Pittsburgh 0 0 000

at Acrisure StadiumPittsburgh, PA

  • Date: November 16, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics CLEM PITT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

The Citadel

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Citadel Bulldogs vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
The Citadel 0 0 000
Clemson 0 0 000

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: November 23, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics CIT CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

South Carolina

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South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter 1 2 34Total
South Carolina 0 0 000
Clemson 0 0 000

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: November 30, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics SCAR CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Rankings

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Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP142522211715
Coaches142220191514
CFPNot releasedNot released

Notes

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  1. ^ Kissayi enrolled early at Clemson and transferred to Minnesota prior to the 2024 season.[5]

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