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Clemson Tigers
 
Overall Rank: #4
 
#1 ACC
 
 
2024 Record: 10-4, 7-1
2024 Bowl: Playoffs at Texas (L 24-38)
Coach: Dabo Swinney
Offensive Coordinator: Garrett Riley
Defensive Coordinator: Tom Allen
 
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Cade Klubnik, QNB, 463 yards
Passing: Cade Klubnik, QB, 3,639 yards
Receiving: Antonio Williams, WR, 904 yards
Tackles: Wade Woodaz, LB, 82
Sacks: T.J. Parker, DE, 11.0
Interceptions: Khalil Barnes, S, 4
 
Other Key Returnees: RB Jay Haynes, RB Keith Adams Jr., WR Bryant Wesco Jr., WR T.J. Moore, WR Cole Turner, OL Blake Miller, OL Walker Parks, OL Tristan Leigh, OL Ryan Linthicum, LB Sammy Brown, CB Avieon Terrell, CB Jeadyn Lukus, CB Ashton Hampton, DT Peter Woods, S Kylon Griffin, DE Jahiem Lawson, DT DeMonte Capehart, S Ricardo Jones, LB Dee Crayton
 
Key Losses: RB Phil Mafah, TE Jake Briningstool, WR Troy Stellato, OL Marcus Tate, LB Barrett Carter, S RJ Mickens, DT Payton Page
 
Projected Postseason: Playoffs
 
2024 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 173.4 (48th in nation, 6th in conference)
Passing Offense: 278.5 (15, 3)
Total Offense: 451.9 (11, 3)
Scoring Offense: 34.7 (18, 4)
Rushing Defense: 160.6 (85, 16)
Pass Defense: 213.5 (54, 3)
Total Defense: 374.1 (69, 9)
Scoring Defense: 23.0 (42, 4)
Turnover Margin: 1.14 (4, 1)
Sacks: 2.50 (37, 9)
Sacks Allowed: 1.79 (57, 6)