#7 Clemson Football 2023 Preview

 
 
Clemson Tigers
 
Overall Rank: #7
 
#1 ACC
 
 
2022 Record: 11-3, 8-0
2022 Bowl: Orange Bowl vs. Tennessee (L 14-31)
Coach: Dabo Swinney (161-39 at Clemson, 161-39 overall)
Offensive Coordinator: Garret Riley
Defensive Coordinator: Wes Goodwin and Mickey Conn
 
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Will Shipley, RB, 1,182 yards
Passing: Cade Klubnik, QB, 697 yards
Receiving: Antonio Williams, WR, 604 yards
Tackles: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, 89
Sacks: Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, 6.5
Interceptions: R.J. Mickens, S, 3
 
Other Key Returnees: RB Phil Mafah, WR Beaux Collins, TE Jake Briningstool, OL Will Putnam, S Jalyn Phillips, LB Barrett Carter, S Andrew Mukuba, S Tyler Venables, DT Tyler Davis, CB Nate Wiggins, DT Ruke Orhorhoro, CB Toriano Pride Jr.
 
Key Losses: QB DJ Uiagalelei, WR Joseph Ngata, TE Davis Allen, OL Jordan McFadden, DE Myles Murphy, LB Trenton Simpson, DE KJ Henry, LB Keith Maguire
 
Projected Bowl: Orange Bowl
 
2022 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 177.9 (46th in nation, 6th in conference)
Passing Offense: 232.4 (65, 6)
Total Offense: 410.3 (47, 5)
Scoring Offense: 33.2 (29, 4)
Rushing Defense: 102.7 (12, 3)
Pass Defense: 231.7 (75, 8)
Total Defense: 334.4 (27, 6)
Scoring Defense: 20.9 (23, 4)
Turnover Margin: -0.07 (74, 9)
Sacks: 3.14 (9, 3)
Sacks Allowed: 2.00 (56, 4)