Clemson
Clemson
RECORD
3-2
CONFERENCE
ACC
PF / PA
97/129
Last 15 games
9-6 in the last 15 · 26.2 scored · 22.6 allowed LOST 21-34 scored 21 · allowed 34 See game WON 38-10 scored 38 · allowed 10 See game WON 41-10 scored 41 · allowed 10 See game LOST 24-35 scored 24 · allowed 35 See game LOST 45-46 scored 45 · allowed 46 See game WON 24-10 scored 24 · allowed 10 See game WON 20-19 scored 20 · allowed 19 See game WON 45-10 scored 45 · allowed 10 See game WON 28-14 scored 28 · allowed 14 See game LOST 10-22 scored 10 · allowed 22 See game LOST 10-51 scored 10 · allowed 51 See game WON 22-7 scored 22 · allowed 7 See game WON 28-20 scored 28 · allowed 20 See game WON 24-10 scored 24 · allowed 10 See game LOST 13-41 scored 13 · allowed 41 See game
Points scored, win Points scored, loss Points allowed
Data highlights
All-time record
798-477-44
.622 since 1902
Best season
15-0
2018
10-win seasons
20
Latest 2024
Winning seasons
80
of 124 completed
Next games
Roster
2Tait ReynoldsQB5Brock BradleyQB9Colson BrownQB14Trent PearmanQB15Chris DensonQB17Christopher VizzinaQB Head coach
Head coachDabo Swinney Head coach since2008
Record at Clemson193-58
Seasons19
Bowl trips18
Season stats
Points per game19.4 15th
Points allowed25.8 13th
Total yards per game321.2 17th
Yards per play4.8 17th
Rush yards per game137.2 13th
Season
Unit
Offense
60 players
Defense
54 players
Special teams
7 players| No | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Robert Gunn III | PK |
| 48 | Charlie Reed | PK |
| 81 | Nolan Hauser | PK |
| 89 | Jack Smith | P |
| 40 | Brodey Conn | LS |
| 43 |  J.R. Buckner | LS |
| 46 | Jackson Reach | LS |
Rosters from CollegeFootballData, by season. Pick a year above.
Recent results
2026-09-25 FINAL W
Clemson 24 : 10
California
24 : 10 California 2026-09-19 FINAL W
North Carolina 
20 : 28 Clemson
20 : 28 Clemson 2026-09-12 FINAL W
Georgia Southern 
7 : 22 Clemson
7 : 22 Clemson 2025-12-27 FINAL L
Penn State 
22 : 10 Clemson
22 : 10 Clemson 
10
2025-11-01 FINAL L
Duke 
46 : 45 Clemson
46 : 45 Clemson 2025-10-18 FINAL L
SMU 
35 : 24 Clemson
35 : 24 Clemson The latest 12 games. Every season: Clemson record by year.
Upcoming
NOV 20 UPCOMING
Clemson vs Duke
Game page vs Duke Points per game
19.4
15th in the ACC
Points allowed
25.8
13th in the ACC
Total yards per game
321.2
17th in the ACC
Yards per play
4.8
17th in the ACC
Rush yards per game
137.2
13th in the ACC
Pass yards per game
184.0
17th in the ACC
First downs per game
19.0
15th in the ACC
Third-down rate
31.5%
17th in the ACC
Turnover margin
-3
14th in the ACC
Takeaways
6
8th in the ACC
Sacks
10
10th in the ACC
Sacks allowed
17
16th in the ACC
Penalty yards per game
64.0
7th in the ACC
Time of possession
28:44
13th in the ACC
Season by season
Record
3-2
Conference
In progress
Points for / against
19.4 / 25.8
Postseason
In progress
| Season | Record | PPG | PA | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3-2 | 19.4 | 25.8 | In progress |
| 2025 | 7-6 | 27.2 | 20.5 | Lost Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl |
| 2024 | 10-4 | 34.7 | 23.4 | Lost College Football Playoff First Round Game Presented by Allstate |
| 2023 | 9-4 | 29.8 | 21.1 | Won TaxSlayer Gator Bowl |
| 2022 | 11-3 | 33.2 | 20.9 | Lost Capital One Orange Bowl |
| 2021 | 10-3 | 26.3 | 14.8 | Won Cheez-It Bowl |
| 2020 | 10-2 | 43.5 | 20.2 | Lost Allstate Sugar Bowl - CFP Semifinal |
| 2019 | 14-1 | 43.9 | 13.5 | Lost CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRES. BY AT&T |
| 2018 | 15-0 | 44.3 | 13.1 | National champions |
| 2017 | 12-2 | 33.3 | 13.6 | Lost ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL - CFP SEMIFINAL |
| 2016 | 14-1 | 39.2 | 18.0 | National champions |
| 2015 | 14-1 | 38.5 | 21.7 | Lost CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME PRES. BY AT&T |
| 2014 | 10-3 | 30.8 | 16.7 | Won RUSSELL ATHLETIC BOWL |
| 2013 | 11-2 | 40.2 | 22.2 | Won DISCOVER ORANGE BOWL |
| 2012 | 11-2 | 41.0 | 24.8 | Won Chick-fil-A BOWL |
| 2011 | 10-4 | 33.6 | 29.3 | Lost DISCOVER ORANGE BOWL |
| 2010 | 6-7 | 24.0 | 18.8 | Lost MEINEKE CAR CARE BOWL |
| 2009 | 9-5 | 31.1 | 20.4 | Won Bowl game |
Who gets the ball: share of plays, 2026 season
The share of Clemson's offensive plays on which each player threw the ball, ran it or was targeted. College programs do not publish snap counts; this is the closest public measure.
| Player | Pos | All plays | Pass plays | Run plays | 3rd down |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tait Reynolds | QB | 53.4% | 85.5% | 22.9% | 65.8% |
| Christopher Vizzina | QB | 22.0% | 37.1% | 6.8% | 24.1% |
| Gideon Davidson | RB | 21.5% | 4.2% | 41.4% | 15.8% |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. | WR | 11.6% | 22.9% | 0.6% | 13.2% |
| T.J. Moore | WR | 11.3% | 22.9% | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| Tyler Brown | WR | 7.5% | 13.9% | 1.3% | 7.9% |
| Chris Johnson Jr. | RB | 7.2% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Jarvis Green | RB | 6.3% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Christian Bentancur | TE | 2.7% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Olsen Patt-Henry | TE | 2.7% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 3.9% |
| Juju Preston | WR | 2.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 3.3% |
| David Eziomume | RB | 2.0% | 0.0% | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Naeem Burroughs | WR | 2.0% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Tristan Smith | WR | 2.0% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Gordon Sellars III | WR | 1.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Trent Pearman | QB | 1.3% | 0.0% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| Chris Denson | QB | 1.3% | 0.0% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
Pass plays and run plays: the share of those plays that went through the player. Source: CollegeFootballData via our data hub.
Strength of schedule
Opponents by win total, week by week, with remaining-schedule difficulty
Avg opponent wins, 2025
6.0
FBS average
6.4
Played
7.6
Remaining
4.9
2026 weekly schedule
A · 1 H · 2 H · 3 A · 4 
H · 5 BYEWk 6
H · 7 
H · 8 
A · 9 
A · 10 
H · 11 A · 12 
H · 13 BYEWk 14
BYEWk 15
Tougher than average Easier than average · number = opponent's win total
Clemson 2026 opponents
| Wk | Opponent | Site | Opp wins | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LSU | @ | 7 | Played |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | vs | 7 | Played |
| 3 | North Carolina | vs | 4 | Played |
| 4 | California | @ | 7 | Played |
| 5 | Miami | vs | 13 | Played |
| 7 | Charleston Southern | vs | 1 | Upcoming |
| 8 | Virginia Tech | vs | 3 | Upcoming |
| 9 | Florida State | @ | 5 | Upcoming |
| 10 | Syracuse | @ | 3 | Upcoming |
| 11 | Georgia Tech | vs | 9 | Upcoming |
| 12 | Duke | @ | 9 | Upcoming |
| 13 | South Carolina | vs | 4 | Upcoming |
Opponent strength = each opponent's win total in 2025, its last full season (records-based, no betting win totals are used). Schedule and records from CollegeFootballData. See the full conference strength-of-schedule ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
What conference is Clemson in?
Clemson plays in the ACC.
Has Clemson ever won a national championship?
No. Clemson has not claimed a national championship.
Who is the Clemson head coach in 2026?
Dabo Swinney is the Clemson head coach for the 2026 season.