2010 Clemson Tigers football team

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2010 Clemson Tigers football
Clemson Tigers logo.svg
Conference Atlantic Coast Conference
DivisionAtlantic Division
Record6–7 (4–4 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Billy Napier (2nd season)
Defensive coordinator Kevin Steele (2nd season)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium Memorial Stadium
Seasons
  2009
2011  
2010 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Atlantic Division
No. 17 Florida State x  6 2   10 4  
No. 23 Maryland  5 3   9 4  
No. 25 NC State  5 3   9 4  
Boston College  4 4   7 6  
Clemson  4 4   6 7  
Wake Forest  1 7   3 9  
Coastal Division
No. 16 Virginia Tech x$  8 0   11 3  
Miami (FL)  5 3   7 6  
Georgia Tech  4 4   6 7  
North Carolina  4 4   8 5  
Duke  1 7   3 9  
Virginia  1 7   4 8  
Championship: Virginia Tech 44, Florida State 33
  • $ BCS representative as conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2010 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney in his second full year and third year overall after taking over the job midway through the 2008 season. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium and were members of the Atlantic Coast Conference in the Atlantic Division. They finished the season 6–7, 4–4 in ACC play and were invited to the Meineke Car Care Bowl where they were defeated by South Florida, 31–26. As of 2021, this is the only losing season for the Tigers under coach Dabo Swinney's tenure.

Contents

Before the season

Departures

Recruiting class

College recruiting information (2010)
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Martavis Bryant
WR
Anderson, South Carolina T. L. Hanna 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)195 lb (88 kg)- 
Star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
Central, South Carolina D. W. Daniel 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)195 lb (88 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Josh Watson
DT
Chatham, Virginia Hargrave Military Academy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)270 lb (120 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Garry Peters
CB
Conyers, Georgia Heritage 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)185 lb (84 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Darius Robinson
CB
Atlanta, Georgia Westlake 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)165 lb (75 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Justin Parker
LB
Ladys Island, South Carolina Beaufort H.S. 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)225 lb (102 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Bashaud Breeland
S
Fairfax, South Carolina Allendale Fairfax H.S.6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)190 lb (86 kg)- 
Star ratings: Scout: 4 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 2 stars.svg
David Beasley
OG
Columbus, Georgia Carver H.S.6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)290 lb (130 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Tavaris Barnes
DE
Jacksonville, Florida First Coast H.S.6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)250 lb (110 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Vic Beasley
TE
Adairsville, Georgia Adairsville H.S.6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)225 lb (102 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg
Desmond Brown
S
Centre, Alabama Cherokee Co Sch6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)192 lb (87 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Reid Webster
OL
Woodstock, Georgia Etowa H.S.6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)290 lb (130 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Joe Craig
ATH
Gaffney, South Carolina Gaffney H.S.6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)170 lb (77 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
DJ Howard
RB
Lincoln, Alabama Lincoln H.S.5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)190 lb (86 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Demont Buice
RB
Gadsden, Alabama Gadsden H.S.6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)205 lb (93 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Jake Nicolopulos
LB
Anderson, South Carolina T. L. Hanna 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)220 lb (100 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Ricky Chaney
S
Beaufort, South Carolina Battery Creek6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)195 lb (88 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Martin Jenkins
DB
Roswell, Georgia Rosswell H.S.5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)170 lb (77 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Tra Thomas
DT
Wadesboro, North Carolina Anson H.S.6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)285 lb (129 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Kalon Davis
OG
Chester, South Carolina Chester H.S.6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)345 lb (156 kg) 
Star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 14   Rivals: 20   247Sports: 28   ESPN: 19
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2010 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 6, 2016.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 43:30 p.m. North Texas *
ESPNU W 35–1077,342
September 113:30 p.m. Presbyterian *
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC (Family/Youth Day)
ESPN3 W 58–2174,358
September 187:00 p.m.at No. 16 Auburn * ESPN L 24–27 OT87,451
October 212:00 p.m.No. 16 Miami (FL) Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
ESPN2L 21–3082,313
October 93:30 p.m.at North Carolina ABC/ESPN L 16–2160,000
October 1612:00 p.m. Maryland
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC (Football Reunion Day)
ACCN W 31–772,484
October 233:30 p.m. Georgia Tech
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC (rivalry, IPTAY Day)
ABC/ESPNW 27–1378,522
October 3012:00 p.m.at Boston College ACCNL 10–1637,137
November 612:00 p.m.No. 25 NC State
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC (Textile Bowl, Military Appreciation Day)
ACCNW 14–1375,906
November 138:00 p.m.at Florida State ABCL 13–1672,228
November 202:00 p.m.at Wake Forest ESPN3 W 30–1031,783
November 277:00 p.m.No. 17 South Carolina *
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC (rivalry)
ESPN2L 7–2981,355
December 3112:00 p.m.vs. South Florida *ESPNL 26–3141,122
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Game summaries

vs No. 18 South Carolina (rivalry)

Game Twelve– No. 18 South Carolina Gamecocks (8-3) at Clemson Tigers (6-5) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 18 South Carolina91010029
Clemson70007

at Memorial StadiumClemson, South Carolina

  • Date: Saturday, November 27, 2010
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m. EST
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather: Clear
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Carter Blackburn, Brock Huard, Mike Bellotti
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:10) CLEM – DeAndre Hopkins 45-yard pass from Kyle Parker (Chandler Catanzaro kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 1:50; Clemson 7-0)
  • (9:18) SC – Spencer Lanning 46-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 3:52; Clemson 7-3)
  • (5:00) SC – Patrick DiMarco 5-yard pass from Stephen Garcia (Spencer Lanning kick BLOCKED) (Drive: 1 play, 5 yards, 0:05; South Carolina 9-7)
Second quarter
  • (14:53) SC – Alshon Jeffery 37-yard pass from Stephen Garcia (Spencer Lanning kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 85 yards, 2:16; South Carolina 16-7)
  • (8:22) SC – Spencer Lanning 25-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 5:29; South Carolina 19-7)
Third quarter
  • (10:17) SC – Antonio Allen 37-yard interception return (Spencer Lanning kick) (South Carolina 26-7)
  • (1:15) SC – Spencer Lanning 37-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 20 yards, 2:49; South Carolina 29-7)
Fourth quarter
  • no scoring
StatisticsSCCLEM
First downs1413
Total yards66–32262–251
Rushing yards36–9527–61
Passing yards227212
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–30–017–35–1
Time of possession21:1115:26
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South CarolinaPassingStephen Garcia14/30, 227 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Marcus Lattimore 23 carries, 48 yards
ReceivingAlshon Jeffery5 receptions, 141 yards, TD
ClemsonPassingKyle Parker7/17, 117 yards, TD, INT
RushingJamie Harper16 carries, 58 yards
ReceivingDeAndre Hopkins7 receptions, 124 yards, TD

Draft picks

The Tigers had six players selected in the 2011 NFL draft.

PlayerTeamRoundPick #Position
Jarvis Jenkins Washington Redskins 2nd41DE
Marcus Gilchrist San Diego Chargers 2nd50thCB
Da'Quan Bowers Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2nd51DE
Chris Hairston Buffalo Bills 4th122OT
Jamie Harper Tennessee Titans 4th130thRB
Byron Maxwell Seattle Seahawks 6th173thCB

References

  1. "Clemson Player Accused In Violent Assault". Archived from the original on July 10, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2010.