Clemson Football 2016 Bowl Capsule

 
Clemson Tigers
ACC
 
2016 Record: 12-1, 7-1
Coach: Dabo Swinney
Coach Bowl Record: 5-4
 
Big Wins: 10/1 Louisville (42-36), 10/29 at Florida State (37-34)
Bad Losses: 11/12 Pittsburgh (42-43)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Wayne Gallman, RB, 1,002 yards
Passing: Deshaun Watson, QB, 3,914 yards
Receiving: Mike Williams, WR, 1,171 yards
Tackles: Ben Boulware, LB, 113
Sacks: Carlos Watkins, DT, 8.5
Interceptions: Jadar Johnson, S, 5
 
2016 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 172.3 (16th in nation, 2nd in conference)
Passing Offense: 336.3 (5, 1)
Total Offense: 508.7 (12, 2)
Scoring Offense: 40.0 (17, 3)
Rushing Defense: 127.8 (25, 5)
Pass Defense: 180.2 (12, 1)
Total Defense: 307.9 (8, 1)
Scoring Defense: 17.0 (8, 1)
Turnover Margin: -0.08 (71, 9)
Sacks: 3.50 (4, 2)
Sacks Allowed: 1.17 (16, 2)
 
Recent Bowl Appearances:
 
2015    National Championship          Alabama (40-45)
2015    Orange Bowl - Semifinal        Oklahoma (37-17)
2014    Russell Athletic Bowl             Oklahoma (40-6)
2013    Orange Bowl                           Ohio State (40-35)
2012    Chick-fil-A Bowl                    LSU (25-24)
2011    Orange Bowl                           West Virginia (33-70)
2010    Car Care of Texas Bowl         USF (26-31)
2009    Music City Bowl                     Kentucky (21-13)
2008    Gator Bowl                             Nebraska (21-26)
2007    Chick-fil-A Bowl                    Auburn (20-23)
 
*all team stats through 11/28