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The 2024 Clemson Tigers football team will represent Clemson University as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers are led by Dabo Swinney, who will be in his 17th year as Clemson's head coach.
Offseason[edit]
Recruiting[edit]
Clemson's 2024 class consisted of 22 signees.[1] The class was ranked second in the ACC and tenth best overall by the 247Sports Composite.[2]
US college sports recruiting information for 2024 recruits
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Name
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Hometown
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High school / college
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Height
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Weight
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Commit date
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Christian Bentancur TE
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Woodstock, Illinois
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Marian Central Catholic
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6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
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240 lb (110 kg)
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Jan 13, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83
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Sammy Brown LB
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Jefferson, Georgia
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Jefferson
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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230 lb (100 kg)
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Jun 5, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: N/A ESPN grade: 5
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Hevin Brown-Shuler DT
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Pace
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6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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295 lb (134 kg)
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Apr 23, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80
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Noah Dixon S
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LaGrange, Georgia
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Troup County
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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185 lb (84 kg)
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Jan 30, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81
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David Eziomume RB
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Kennesaw, Georgia
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North Cobb
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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200 lb (91 kg)
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Mar 1, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
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Tavoy Feagin CB
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Tampa, Florida
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Carrollwood Day
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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175 lb (79 kg)
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Nov 20, 2022
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81
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Corian Gipson S
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Lancaster, Texas
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Lancaster
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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170 lb (77 kg)
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Jul 22, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84
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Ashton Hampton S
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Tallahassee, Florida
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Florida State University School
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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180 lb (82 kg)
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Jul 15, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
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Nolan Hauser K
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Cornelius, North Carolina
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Hough
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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185 lb (84 kg)
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Nov 28, 2022
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 75
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Ricardo Jones S
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Warner Robins, Georgia
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Northside
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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200 lb (91 kg)
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Jun 27, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 82
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Adam Kissayi[note 1] DE
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Palm Bay, Florida
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Heritage
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6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
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230 lb (100 kg)
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Jul 14, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
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C.J. Kubah-Taylor LB
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Olney, Maryland
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Our Lady of Good Counsel
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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225 lb (102 kg)
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Dec 19, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76
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Darien Mayo DE
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Olney, Maryland
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Our Lady of Good Counsel
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6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
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250 lb (110 kg)
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Jun 22, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80
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T.J. Moore WR
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Tampa, Florida
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Tampa Catholic
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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190 lb (86 kg)
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Jun 6, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 86
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Ronan O'Connell OT
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Franklin, Tennessee
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Page
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6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
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285 lb (129 kg)
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Jul 4, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
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Champ Thompson DT
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Norcross, Georgia
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Meadowcreek
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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260 lb (120 kg)
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Jan 28, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80
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Elyjah Thurmon OG
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Hinesville, Georgia
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Bradwell Institute
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6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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265 lb (120 kg)
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Dec 20, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81
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Mason Wade OT
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Purcellville, Virginia
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Loudoun Valley
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6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
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290 lb (130 kg)
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Dec 20, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76
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Bryant Wesco WR
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Midlothian, Texas
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Midlothian
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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175 lb (79 kg)
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Jun 6, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 88
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Joe Wilkerson LB
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Rome, Georgia
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Rome
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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185 lb (84 kg)
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Dec 19, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76
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Drew Woodaz LB
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Tampa, Florida
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Jesuit
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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185 lb (84 kg)
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Apr 20, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76
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Watson Young OG
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Central, South Carolina
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D. W. Daniel
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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280 lb (130 kg)
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Dec 3, 2023
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Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
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Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 11 247Sports: 11 ESPN: 15
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- Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
- In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
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Players leaving for NFL[edit]
NFL draftees[edit]
Undrafted free agents[edit]
Transfers[edit]
Players leaving[edit]
Players leaving
Name
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Number
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Pos.
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Height
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Weight
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Year
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Hometown
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College transferred to
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Source(s)
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Andrew Mukuba |
1 |
S |
6'0" |
195 |
Junior |
Austin, TX |
Texas |
[5][6]
|
Sage Ennis |
11 |
TE |
6'4" |
240 |
Junior |
Graceville, FL |
Virginia[a] |
[7][8][9]
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Brannon Spector |
13 |
WR |
6'1" |
205 |
Senior |
Calhoun, GA |
Jacksonville State |
[10][11]
|
Hunter Helms |
18 |
QB |
6'2" |
210 |
Junior |
West Columbia, SC |
Rhode Island |
[12][13]
|
Domonique Thomas |
20 |
RB |
5'8" |
210 |
Junior |
Ohatchee, AL |
Ole Miss[b] |
[14][15][16]
|
Toriano Pride |
23 |
CB |
5'11" |
190 |
Sophomore |
St. Louis, MO |
Missouri |
[17][18]
|
Lannden Zanders |
36 |
S |
6'1" |
189 |
Senior |
Shelby, NC |
TBD |
[19]
|
David Ojiegbe |
42 |
DE |
6'3" |
240 |
Freshman |
Largo, MD |
Pittsburgh |
[20][21]
|
Jaden Kinard |
46 |
S |
5'10" |
185 |
Freshman |
Pawleys Island, SC |
TBD |
[22]
|
Zack Owens |
72 |
OL |
6'6" |
375 |
Freshman |
Covington, Georgia |
Colorado |
[23][24]
|
Mitchell Mayes |
77 |
OL |
6'3" |
305 |
Senior |
Raleigh, NC |
Charlotte |
[25][26]
|
Beaux Collins |
80 |
WR |
6'3" |
210 |
Junior |
Los Angeles, CA |
Notre Dame |
[27][28]
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Preseason[edit]
Listed in the order that they were released
Schedule[edit]
[30][31]
Rankings[edit]
Ranking movements | Week |
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Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Final |
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AP | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Coaches | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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CFP | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Not released |
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Game summaries[edit]
Vs Georgia[edit]
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Georgia |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Clemson |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Atlanta, GA
- Date: August 31, 2024
- Game time: 12:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- TV: ABC
- Sources:
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
- Top Receiving
|
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Statistics |
CLEM |
UGA
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First downs |
|
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Total yards |
|
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Appalachian State[edit]
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Appalachian State |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Clemson |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: September 7, 2024
- Game time: 8:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- TV: ACCN
- Sources:
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Top passers
Top rushers
- Top Receiving
|
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Statistics |
APP |
CLEM
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First downs |
|
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Total yards |
|
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Rushing yards |
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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North Carolina State[edit]
NC State Wolfpack vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
NC State |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Clemson |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: September 21, 2024
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Sources:
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- Top Receiving
|
|
Statistics |
NCSU |
CLEM
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First downs |
|
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Total yards |
|
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Rushing yards |
|
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Passing yards |
|
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
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Time of possession |
|
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Stanford[edit]
Stanford Cardinal vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Stanford |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Clemson |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: September 28, 2024
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Sources:
Game information
|
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- Top Receiving
|
|
Statistics |
STAN |
CLEM
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First downs |
|
|
Total yards |
|
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Rushing yards |
|
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Passing yards |
|
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
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Time of possession |
|
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at Florida State[edit]
Clemson Tigers vs. Florida State Seminoles − Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Clemson |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Florida State |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, FL
- Date: October 5, 2024
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Sources:
Game information
|
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- Top Receiving
|
|
Statistics |
CLEM |
FSU
|
First downs |
|
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Total yards |
|
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Rushing yards |
|
|
Passing yards |
|
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
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Time of possession |
|
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at Wake Forest[edit]
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- Top Receiving
|
|
Statistics |
CLEM |
WAKE
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First downs |
|
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Total yards |
|
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Rushing yards |
|
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Passing yards |
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
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Time of possession |
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Virginia[edit]
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Virginia |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Clemson |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: October 19, 2024
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Sources:
Game information
|
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- Top Receiving
|
|
Statistics |
UVA |
CLEM
|
First downs |
|
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Total yards |
|
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Rushing yards |
|
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Passing yards |
|
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Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
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Time of possession |
|
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Louisville[edit]
Louisville Cardinals vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Louisville |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Clemson |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: November 2, 2024
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Sources:
Game information
|
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- Top Receiving
|
|
Statistics |
LOU |
CLEM
|
First downs |
|
|
Total yards |
|
|
Rushing yards |
|
|
Passing yards |
|
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
Time of possession |
|
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at Virginia Tech[edit]
Clemson Tigers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies − Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Clemson |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Virginia Tech |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Lane Stadium • Blacksburg, VA
- Date: November 9, 2024
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Sources:
Game information
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First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- Top Receiving
|
|
Statistics |
CLEM |
VT
|
First downs |
|
|
Total yards |
|
|
Rushing yards |
|
|
Passing yards |
|
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
Time of possession |
|
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at Pittsburgh[edit]
Clemson Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers − Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
Clemson |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Pittsburgh |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Acrisure Stadium • Pittsburgh, PA
- Date: November 16, 2024
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Sources:
Game information
|
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- Top Receiving
|
|
Statistics |
CLEM |
PITT
|
First downs |
|
|
Total yards |
|
|
Rushing yards |
|
|
Passing yards |
|
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
Time of possession |
|
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The Citadel[edit]
Citadel Bulldogs vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
The Citadel |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Clemson |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: November 23, 2024
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Sources:
Game information
|
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- Top Receiving
|
|
Statistics |
CIT |
CLEM
|
First downs |
|
|
Total yards |
|
|
Rushing yards |
|
|
Passing yards |
|
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
Time of possession |
|
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South Carolina[edit]
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period |
1 |
2 |
3 | 4 | Total |
South Carolina |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
Clemson |
0 |
0 |
0 | 0 | 0 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: November 30, 2024
- Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
- Sources:
Game information
|
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
|
Top passers
Top rushers
- Top Receiving
|
|
Statistics |
SCAR |
CLEM
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First downs |
|
|
Total yards |
|
|
Rushing yards |
|
|
Passing yards |
|
|
Passing: Comp–Att–Int |
|
|
Time of possession |
|
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References[edit]
- ^ Kissayi enrolled early at Clemson and transferred to Minnesota prior to the 2024 season.[3]
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- ^ "Clemson 2024 Football Commits". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Football Team Rankings [Composite]". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Former Clemson DE Adam Kissayi picks transfer portal destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "Clemson NFL free agent signings". tigernet.com. TigerNet. April 29, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ "Clemson DB Andrew Mukuba enters NCAA transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Clemson DB Andrew Mukuba announces transfer destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
- ^ "Clemson TE headed to the portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. November 30, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "Former Clemson tight end Sage Ennis announces transfer destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ "Former Clemson TE Sage Ennis switches transfer to ACC school". tigernet.com. TigerNet. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Clemson WR Brannon Spector enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "Former Clemson WR Brannon Spector announces transfer destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "Clemson QB Hunter Helms enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. November 28, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
- ^ Fowler, Chapel (January 5, 2024). "Former Clemson quarterback finds new home at FCS football program". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Clemson RB Domonique Thomas enters the portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
- ^ "Clemson RB Domonique Thomas announces transfer destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ Crumpton, Tony (May 17, 2024). "Report: Former Clemson running back Dominique Thomas commits to SEC school". tigernet.com. TigerNet. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ "Clemson defensive back Toriano Pride announces transfer portal entry". tigernet.com. TigerNet. November 30, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ "Former Clemson DB Toriano Pride Jr. commits to SEC school". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 6, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
- ^ "Reports: Former Clemson safety Lannden Zanders enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 19, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "Clemson D-linemen David Ojiegbe enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
- ^ "Former Clemson defender David Ojiegbe announces transfer destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
- ^ "Son of Clemson legend enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. January 2, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ "Clemson lineman Zack Owens enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "Former Clemson lineman Zack Owens commits to Coach Prime, Colorado". tigernet.com. TigerNet. April 28, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
- ^ "Clemson lineman Mitchell Mayes enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. November 29, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Former Clemson lineman Mitchell Mayes announces transfer destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ Long, Christina (November 30, 2023). "Clemson football wide receiver Beaux Collins will enter transfer portal". The Greenville News. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ Crumpton, Tony (December 10, 2023). "Former Clemson WR commits to Notre Dame". tigernet.com. TigerNet. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ "Lott IMPACT® Trophy Announces 2024 Watch List". lottimpacttrophy.org. Lott IMPACT Trophy. May 30, 2024. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Clemson Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ "2024 Clemson Tigers Football Schedule". The Palmetto Bowl. Retrieved January 1, 2024.