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Tennessee vs Clemson
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Tennessee Volunteers | 12 | Tennessee leads |
 Clemson Tigers | 6 |
Meetings since 1902: 19, including 1 tie. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
11-5-1 Regular season
1-1 Postseason
8-2 Last 10
15-9 Avg score
7 Longest Tennessee win run
Biggest Tennessee win 44-0 in 1931, a 44-point margin.
Biggest Tennessee loss 0-16 in 1906, a 16-point margin.
Every Tennessee vs Clemson meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 * | Tennessee win | Neutral | 31-14 |
| 2003 * | Clemson win | Neutral | 14-27 |
| 1976 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 21-19 |
| 1974 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 29-28 |
| 1944 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 26-7 |
| 1938 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 20-7 |
| 1931 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 44-0 |
| 1930 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 27-0 |
| 1920 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 26-0 |
| 1919 | Clemson win | Clemson | 0-14 |
| 1916 | Tennessee win | Clemson | 14-0 |
| 1915 | Clemson win | Knoxville | 0-3 |
| 1914 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 27-0 |
| 1908 | Tennessee win | Knoxville | 6-5 |
| 1907 | Tennessee win | Clemson | 4-0 |
| 1906 | Clemson win | Clemson | 0-16 |
| 1905 | Tie | Knoxville | 5-5 |
| 1904 | Clemson win | Knoxville | 0-6 |
| 1902 | Clemson win | Knoxville | 0-11 |
* postseason meeting. Scores from the Tennessee perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1902.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1902, 12-6-1. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Tennessee and Clemson meet.
How to watch Tennessee vs Clemson
When Tennessee and Clemson are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Tennessee radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Tennessee vs Clemson time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Tennessee this season
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Tennessee vs Clemson: the essentials
Tennessee Volunteers vs Clemson Tigers is a non-conference matchup that sets the SEC against the ACC (Power 4). Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1902, 12-6-1. Across 19 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Tennessee vs Clemson head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Tennessee Volunteers team hub, the SEC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Clemson against the whole conference, see Clemson vs the SEC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Tennessee and Clemson?
Tennessee Volunteers lead the series since 1902, 12-6-1. The two programs have met 19 times on record.
How can I watch Tennessee vs Clemson?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Tennessee and Clemson in the same conference?
No. Tennessee plays in the SEC. Clemson plays in the ACC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.