#4 Clemson Football 2022 Preview

 
 
Clemson Tigers
 
Overall Rank: #4
#1 ACC
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2021 Record: 10-3, 6-2
2021 Bowl: Cheez-It Bowl vs. Iowa State (W 20-13)
Coach: Dabo Swinney (150-36 at Clemson, 150-36 overall)
Offensive Coordinator: Brandon Streeter
Defensive Coordinator: Wes Goodwin and Mickey Conn
 
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Will Shipley, RB, 738 yards
Passing: DJ Uiagaleei, QB, 2,246 yards
Receiving: Joseph Ngata, WR, 438 yards
Tackles: Trenton Simpson, LB, 78
Sacks: Myles Murphy, DE, 7.0
Interceptions: R.J. Mickens, S, 2
 
Other Key Returnees: RB Kobe Pace, RB Phil Mafah, WR Beaux Collins, WR Dacari Collins, TE Davis Allen, OL Jordan McFadden, S Andrew Mukuba, S Jalyn Phillips, DT Ruke Orhorhoro, S Tyler Venables, LB LaVonta Bentley, DE K.J. Henry, DE Xavier Thomas, DT Tyler Davis, CB Sheridan Jones
 
Key Losses: WR Justyn Ross, LB James Skalski, LB Baylon Spector, S Nolan Turner, CB Mario Goodrich, CB Andrew Booth
 
Projected Bowl: Peach Bowl
 
2021 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 167.9 (58th in nation, 8th in conference)
Passing Offense: 191.2 (103, 11)
Total Offense: 359.1 (100, 13)
Scoring Offense: 26.3 (82, 9)
Rushing Defense: 96.3 (7, 2)
Pass Defense: 213.9 (40, 4)
Total Defense: 310.2 (8, 1)
Scoring Defense: 14.8 (2, 1)
Turnover Margin: 0.15 (53, 4)
Sacks: 3.23 (9, 2)
Sacks Allowed: 1.62 (27, 2)