2024 Clemson Tigers football team

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2024 Clemson Tigers football
Clemson Tigers logo.svg
ACC champion
ACC Championship Game, W 34–31 vs. SMU
CFP First Round, L 24–38 at Texas
Conference Atlantic Coast Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 13
APNo. 13
CFPNo. 16
Record10–4 (7–1 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Garrett Riley (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Power raid
Defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin (3rd season)
Co-defensive coordinator Mickey Conn (3rd season)
Base defense 4–3 / 4–2–5 hybrid
Home stadium Memorial Stadium
Uniform
Clemson tigers football unif.png
Seasons
  2023
2025  
2024 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
No. 10 SMU y^  8 0   11 3  
No. 16 Clemson y$^  7 1   10 4  
No. 13 Miami (FL)  6 2   10 3  
No. 21 Syracuse  5 3   10 3  
Louisville  5 3   9 4  
Georgia Tech  5 3   7 6  
Duke  5 3   9 4  
Virginia Tech  4 4   6 7  
Boston College  4 4   7 6  
Pittsburgh  3 5   7 6  
NC State  3 5   6 7  
North Carolina  3 5   6 7  
Virginia  3 5   5 7  
California  2 6   6 7  
Wake Forest  2 6   4 8  
Stanford  2 6   3 9  
Florida State  1 7   2 10  
Championship: Clemson 34, SMU 31
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from CFP Rankings

The 2024 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by Dabo Swinney, in his 17th year and 16th full season as Clemson's head coach.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 3112:00 p.m.vs. No. 1 Georgia *No. 14 ABC L 3–3478,827
September 78:00 p.m. Appalachian State *No. 25 ACCN W 66–2081,500
September 2112:00 p.m. NC State No. 21
ABCW 59–3581,500
September 287:00 p.m. Stanford No. 17
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
ESPN W 40–1480,295
October 57:00 p.m.at Florida State No. 15ESPNW 29–1355,107
October 1212:00 p.m.at Wake Forest No. 10ESPNW 49–1431,553
October 1912:00 p.m. Virginia No. 10
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
ACCNW 48–3180,100
November 27:30 p.m. Louisville No. 11т
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
ESPNL 21–3380,446
November 93:30 p.m.at Virginia Tech No. 23ESPNW 24–1465,632
November 1612:00 p.m.at Pittsburgh No. 20ESPNW 24–2058,667
November 233:30 p.m. The Citadel *No. 17
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
The CW W 51–1480,300
November 3012:00 p.m.No. 15 South Carolina *No. 12
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC (rivalry)
ESPNL 14–1781,500
December 78:00 p.m.vs. No. 8 SMU No. 17 ABC W 34–3153,808
December 214:00 p.m.at (5) No. 3 Texas *(12) No. 16 TNT L 24–38101,150

[1] [2]

Offseason

Recruiting

Clemson's 2024 class consisted of 22 signees. [3] The class was ranked second in the ACC and tenth best overall by the 247Sports Composite. [4]

College recruiting information (2024)
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Christian Bentancur
TE
Woodstock, Illinois Marian Central Catholic 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)240 lb (110 kg)Jan 13, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 83
Sammy Brown
LB
Jefferson, Georgia Jefferson 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)230 lb (100 kg)Jun 5, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: N/A   ESPN grade: 5
Hevin Brown-Shuler
DT
Atlanta, Georgia Pace 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)295 lb (134 kg)Apr 23, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 80
Noah Dixon
S
LaGrange, Georgia Troup County 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)Jan 30, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 81
David Eziomume
RB
Kennesaw, Georgia North Cobb 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)200 lb (91 kg)Mar 1, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 79
Tavoy Feagin
CB
Tampa, Florida Carrollwood Day 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)175 lb (79 kg)Nov 20, 2022 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 81
Corian Gipson
S
Lancaster, Texas Lancaster 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)170 lb (77 kg)Jul 22, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 84
Ashton Hampton
S
Tallahassee, Florida Florida State University School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)180 lb (82 kg)Jul 15, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 78
Nolan Hauser
K
Cornelius, North Carolina Hough 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)Nov 28, 2022 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 75
Ricardo Jones
S
Warner Robins, Georgia Northside 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)200 lb (91 kg)Jun 27, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 82
Adam Kissayi [note 1]
DE
Palm Bay, Florida Heritage 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)230 lb (100 kg)Jul 14, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 77
C.J. Kubah-Taylor
LB
Olney, Maryland Our Lady of Good Counsel 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)225 lb (102 kg)Dec 19, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Darien Mayo
DE
Olney, Maryland Our Lady of Good Counsel 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)250 lb (110 kg)Jun 22, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 80
T. J. Moore
WR
Tampa, Florida Tampa Catholic 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)190 lb (86 kg)Jun 6, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 86
Ronan O'Connell
OT
Franklin, Tennessee Page 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)285 lb (129 kg)Jul 4, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 79
Champ Thompson
DT
Norcross, Georgia Meadowcreek 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)260 lb (120 kg)Jan 28, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 80
Elyjah Thurmon
OG
Hinesville, Georgia Bradwell Institute 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)265 lb (120 kg)Dec 20, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 81
Mason Wade
OT
Purcellville, Virginia Loudoun Valley 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)290 lb (130 kg)Dec 20, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Bryant Wesco
WR
Midlothian, Texas Midlothian 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)175 lb (79 kg)Jun 6, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 88
Joe Wilkerson
LB
Rome, Georgia Rome 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)Dec 19, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Drew Woodaz
LB
Tampa, Florida Jesuit 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)185 lb (84 kg)Apr 20, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 76
Watson Young
OG
Central, South Carolina D. W. Daniel 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)280 lb (130 kg)Dec 3, 2023 
Star ratings: Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 77
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 11   247Sports: 11   ESPN: 15
  • 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:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.

Players leaving for NFL

NFL draftees

The Tigers had six players selected in the 2024 NFL draft. [6]

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL club
130 Nate Wiggins CB Baltimore Ravens
235 Ruke Orhorhoro DT Atlanta Falcons
4127 Will Shipley RB Philadelphia Eagles
5138 Xavier Thomas DE Arizona Cardinals
5155 Jeremiah Trotter Jr. LB Philadelphia Eagles
6196 Tyler Davis DT Los Angeles Rams

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionNFL clubReference
Will Putnam C Las Vegas Raiders [7]
Sheridan Jones CB Buffalo Bills
Jayln Phillips S Los Angeles Chargers

Transfers

Players leaving

Players leaving
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownCollege transferred toSource(s)
Andrew Mukuba 1 S 6'0"195Junior Austin, TX Texas [8] [9]
Sage Ennis11 TE 6'4"240 Redshirt.svg Junior Graceville, FL Virginia [a] [10] [11] [12]
Brannon Spector13 WR 6'1"205 Redshirt.svg Senior Calhoun, GA Jacksonville State [13] [14]
Hunter Helms18 QB 6'2"210 Redshirt.svg Junior West Columbia, SC Rhode Island [15] [16]
Domonique Thomas20 RB 5'8"210 Redshirt.svg Junior Ohatchee, AL Ole Miss [b] [17] [18] [19]
Toriano Pride 23 CB 5'11"190Sophomore St. Louis, MO Missouri [20] [21]
Lannden Zanders36 S 6'1"189 Redshirt.svg Senior Shelby, NC TBD [22]
David Ojiegbe42 DE 6'3"240Freshman Largo, MD Pittsburgh [23] [24]
Jaden Kinard46 S 5'10"185 Redshirt.svg Freshman Pawleys Island, SC TBD [25]
Zack Owens72 OL 6'6"375 Redshirt.svg Freshman Covington, Georgia Colorado [26] [27]
Mitchell Mayes77 OL 6'3"305Senior Raleigh, NC Charlotte [28] [29]
Beaux Collins 80 WR 6'3"210Junior Los Angeles, CA Notre Dame [30] [31]
  1. Originally committed to Florida A&M.
  2. Originally committed to Georgia State.

Post-season Transfers

The following players entered the transfer portal during the designated 45 day window after championship selections are made.

Post-season Transfers
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownCollege transferred toSource(s)
Noble Johnson3 WR 6'2"210 Redshirt.svg Freshman Rockwall, Texas Arizona State [32] [33]
Sherrod Covil Jr.5 S 5'11"200Junior Chesapeake, Virginia Virginia Tech [34] [35]
Tré Williams8 DT 6'2"315 Redshirt.svg Senior Windsor, Connecticut Michigan [36] [37]
Troy Stellato10 WR 6'1"190 Redshirt.svg Junior Fort Lauderdale, Florida Kentucky [38] [39]
Jackson Crosby82 WR 5'10"190 Redshirt.svg Junior Six Mile, South Carolina TBD [40]
A.J. Hoffler99 DE 6'4"250Sophomore Stuart, Florida Georgia Tech [41] [42]

Preseason

Listed in the order that they were released

Personnel

Coaching staff

Clemson Tigers football current coaching staff [59]
NamePositionAlma materYears at Clemson
Dabo Swinney Head coach University of Alabama (1993)17th
Nick Eason Associate head coach/defensive run game coordinator/defensive tackles coach Clemson University (2001)3rd
Mike Reed Assistant head coach/special teams coordinator/cornerbacks coach Boston College (1994)12th
Mickey Conn Assistant coach/co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach University of Alabama (1995)9th
Wes Goodwin Assistant coach/defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Mississippi State University (2009)13th
Tyler Grisham Assistant coach/recruiting coordinator/wide receivers coach Clemson University (2009)5th
Kyle Richardson Assistant coach/passing game coordinator/tight ends coach Appalachian State University (2001)9th
Garrett Riley Assistant coach/offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Texas Tech (2012)2nd
Matt Luke Assistant coach/offensive linemen coach Ole Miss (1998)1st
Chris Rumph Assistant coach/defensive ends coach University of South Carolina (1996)1st
C. J. Spiller Assistant coach/running backs coach Clemson University (2009)4th

Roster

As of July 16, 2024
2023 Clemson Tigers Football

Quarterbacks

  •  2 Cade Klubnikjunior (6'2 205)
  • 14 Trent Pearman – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 190)
  • 16 Ethan Anderson – freshman (6'2, 180)
  • 17 Christopher Vizzina – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 210)

Running backs

  •  7 Phil Mafahsenior (6'1, 230)
  • 19 Keith Adams Jr. – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'9, 215)
  • 21 Jarvis Green – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'9, 200)
  • 23 Peyton Streko – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10, 180)
  • 24 David Eziomume – freshman (6'1, 210)
  • 26 Jay Haynes – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 185)
  • 31 Tristen Rigby – Redshirt.svg junior (5'10, 205)
  • 32 Wise Segars Jr. – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 205)
  • 34 Kevin McNeal – Redshirt.svg junior (5'9, 200)

Wide receivers

  •  0 Antonio Williams Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11, 195)
  •  1 T. J. Moorefreshman (6'3, 190)
  •  3 Noble Johnson – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 210)
  •  6 Tyler Brownsophomore (5'11, 180)
  •  8 Adam Randalljunior (6'2, 225)
  • 10 Troy Stellato – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 190)
  • 12 Bryant Wescofreshman (6'2, 170)
  • 13 Parker Fulghum – freshman (6'1, 190)
  • 15 Ronan Hanafin – sophomore (6'3, 210)
  • 18 Misun Kelley – WR/DB – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10, 180)
  • 20 Clark Sanderson – freshman (5'10, 165)
  • 22 Cole Turner – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 185)
  • 29 Chase Byrd – freshman (5'11, 180)
  • 82 Jackson Crosby – Redshirt.svg junior (5'10, 190)
  • 83 Hampton Earle – graduate student (5'10, 195)
  • 85 Charlie Johnson – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 200)
  • 86 Tristan Martinez – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'9, 180)
  • 88 Clay Swinney – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'10, 175)
  • 89 Zach Jackson – Redshirt.svg junior (6'3, 205)

Tight ends

  •  5 Josh Sapp – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 235)
  •  9 Jake Briningstoolsenior (6'6, 230)
  • 11 Olsen Patt-Henry – sophomore (6'3, 240)
  • 35 Colby Shaw – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 215)
  • 44 Banks Pope – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 240)
  • 84 Markus Dixon – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 245)
  • 87 Christian Bentancur – freshman (6'5, 235)

Placekickers

  • 36 Quinn Castner – Redshirt.svg senior (5'5, 150)
  • 38 Robert Gunn III – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 180)
  • 47 Hogan Morton – Redshirt.svg junior (5'9, 165)
  • 81 Nolan Hauser – freshman (6'1, 180)
 

Offensive linemen

  • 50 Collin Sadler – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'6, 310)
  • 52 Elyjah Thurmon – freshman (6'4, 290)
  • 53 Ryan Linthicum – C – Redshirt.svg junior (6'3, 305)
  • 54 Ian Reed – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'6, 325)
  • 55 Harris Sewell – sophomore (6'4, 315)
  • 56 Watson Young – freshman (6'3, 285)
  • 57 Jackson Hall – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 300)
  • 59 Dietrick Pennington – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 340)
  • 62 Bryce Smith – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 270)
  • 63 Dominic Cardone – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'9, 380)
  • 64 Walker Parks – Redshirt.svg senior (6'5, 310)
  • 65 Chapman Pendergrass – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 67 Nathan Brooks – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 300)
  • 68 Will Boggs – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 290)
  • 69 Sam Judy – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 315)
  • 70 Mason Johnstone – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'5, 255)
  • 71 Tristan Leigh – Redshirt.svg junior (6'6, 315)
  • 74 Marcus Tate – senior (6'5, 325)
  • 75 Trent Howard – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 295)
  • 76 Mason Wade – freshman (6'5, 290)
  • 77 Ronan O'Connell – freshman (6'5, 310)
  • 78 Blake Millerjunior (6'6, 310)
  • 79 Jake Norris – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 290)

Defensive ends

  •  3 T. J. Parkersophomore (6'3, 255)
  • 15 Jahiem Lawson – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 240)
  • 34 Armon Mason – Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 240)
  • 42 Hevin Brown-Shuler – freshman (6'5, 290)
  • 44 Cade Denhoff – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 255)
  • 49 Darien Mayo – freshman (6'7, 250)
  • 58 Aidan Hydrick – freshman (6'1, 220)
  • 91 Zaire Patterson – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 260)
  • 92 Levi Matthews – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'5, 235)
  • 99 A.J. Hoffler – sophomore (6'4, 250)

Defensive tackles

  •  8 Tré Williams – Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 305)
  • 11 Peter Woodssophomore (6'2, 315)
  • 19 DeMonte Capehart Redshirt.svg senior (6'5, 320)
  • 45 Vic Burley – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 315)
  • 55 Payton Page – senior (6'4, 315)
  • 56 Champ Thompson – freshman (6'3, 280)
  • 90 Stephiylan Green – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 280)
  • 93 Caden Story – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 280)
  • 95 Peyton Pitts – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'6, 310)
  • 96 Jaheim Scott – Redshirt.svg senior (6'1, 330)
  • 97 Patrick Swygert – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 245)

Long snappers

  • 45 Philip Florenzo – Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 240)
  • 58 Holden Caspersen – Redshirt.svg junior (5'11, 215)
 

Linebackers

  •  0 Barrett Cartersenior (6'1, 230)
  • 13 Drew Woodaz – freshman (6'3, 215)
  • 17 Wade Woodazjunior (6'3, 230)
  • 21 Kobe McCloud – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'10, 225)
  • 22 Dee Crayton – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 225)
  • 26 C.J. Kubah-Taylor – freshman (6'3, 230)
  • 32 Jamal Anderson – sophomore (6'2, 215)
  • 33 Griffin Batt – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 225)
  • 40 Reed Morrissey – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 220)
  • 43 Billy Wilkes – freshman (6'2, 205)
  • 47 Sammy Brownfreshman (6'2, 235)
  • 50 Fletcher Cothran – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 215)
  • 52 William Bouton – freshman (6'4, 290)
  • 53 Joseph Roberto II – freshman (6'2, 235)
  • 57 Chandler McMaster – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 240)

Cornerbacks

  •  1 Branden Strozier Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 180)
  •  2 Shelton Lewis – sophomore (5'11, 185)
  •  6 Tavoy Feagin – freshman (6'0, 175)
  • 10 Jeadyn Lukus – junior (6'2, 200)
  • 12 Corian Gipson – freshman (6'1, 180)
  • 16 Myles Oliver – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11, 180)
  • 20 Avieon Terrellsophomore (5'11, 180)
  • 23 Ashton Hampton – freshman (6'2, 190)
  • 29 Michael Mankaka – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 35 Austin Randall – graduate student (6'1, 190)

Safeties

  •  5 Sherrod Covil Jr. – junior (5'11, 200)
  •  7 Khalil Barnes – sophomore (6'0, 195)
  •  9 R.J. Mickensgraduate student (6'0, 210)
  • 14 Rob Billings – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 200)
  • 18 Kylon Griffin – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11, 200)
  • 24 Tyler Venables – Redshirt.svg senior (5'11, 205)
  • 25 Ricardo Jones – freshman (6'2, 190)
  • 27 Noah Dixon – freshman (6'1, 190)
  • 30 Kylen Webb – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 195)
  • 31 Joe Wilkinson – freshman (6'1, 180)
  • 36 Boston Miller – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 200)
  • 37 Jacob Hendricks – Redshirt.svg junior (5'7, 180)
  • 38 Peter Nearn – Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 205)
  • 39 Bubba McAtee – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 210)
  • 41 Caleb Nix – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 200)
  • 48 Walt Smith – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'8, 180)

Punters

  • 37 Will McCune – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 225)
  • 39 Aidan Swanson – P/K – graduate student (6'3, 170)
  • 40 Brodey Conn – P/S – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 205)
  • 89 Jack Smith – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'5, 235)

Source: [59]

Game summaries

Vs. No. 1 Georgia (rivalry)

No. 14 Clemson Tigers vs. No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs − Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 14 Tigers00303
No. 1 Bulldogs06141434

at Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, GA

Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays
Second quarter
  • (8:49) Georgia – Peyton Woodring 30 yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 68 yards, 6:26; Georgia 3–0)
  • (4:16) Georgia – Woodring 55 yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 31 yards, 2:05; Georgia 6–0)
Third quarter
  • (12:01) Georgia – Colbie Young 7 yard pass from Carson Beck, Woodring Kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:59; Georgia 13–0)
  • (6:34) Clemson – Nolan Hauser 26 yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 5:27; Georgia 13–3)
  • (3:15) Georgia – Nate Frazier 1 yard rush, Woodring Kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:19; Georgia 20–3)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:57) Georgia – London Humphreys 40 yard pass from Beck, Woodring Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 54 yards, 2:22; Georgia 27–3)
  • (6:09) Georgia – Cash Jones 15 yard rush, Woodring Kick (Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 3:17; Georgia 34–3)
StatisticsCLEMUGA
First downs1319
Total yards188447
Rushing yards46169
Passing yards142278
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–29–123–33–0
Time of possession27:1832:42
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 18/29, 142 yards, INT
Rushing Phil Mafah 16 rushes, 59 yards
Receiving Antonio Williams 6 receptions, 76 yards
GeorgiaPassing Carson Beck 23/33, 278 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Nate Frazier 11 rushes, 83 yards, TD
Receiving Arian Smith 5 receptions, 56 yards

Appalachian State

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. No. 25 Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Mountaineers0137020
No. 25 Tigers352110066

at Memorial StadiumClemson, SC

  • Date: September 7, 2024
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Wind: NE 8 mph • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 81,500
  • Referee: Stuart Mullins
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Wes Durham (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst), and Dawn Boyle (sideline reporter)
  • Sources: [62] [63]
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:46) Clemson – Bryant Wesco Jr. 76-yard pass from Cade Klubnik, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:14; Clemson 7–0)
  • (9:40) Clemson – Klubnik 2-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 6 plays, 84 yards, 2:16; Clemson 14–0)
  • (7:08) Clemson – Phil Mafah 83-yard run,Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 92 yards, 1:10; Clemson 21–0)
  • (2:34) Clemson – Jake Briningstool 41-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 5 plays, 69 yards, 1:51; Clemson 28–0)
  • (1:11) Clemson – Antonio Williams 29-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 1 play, 44 yards, 0:12; Clemson 35–0)

Second quarter

  • (12:58) Clemson – Klubnik 3-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 5 plays, 30 yards, 2:02; Clemson 42–0)
  • (10:39) App State – Anderson Castle 4-yard run, Michael Hughes kick (Drive: 7 plays, 63 yards, 2:14; Clemson 42–7)
  • (6:48) Clemson – T. J. Moore 33-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 3:47; Clemson 49–7)
  • (3:28) App State – Hughes 36-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 12 yards, 1:49; Clemson 49–10)
  • (0:54) Clemson – Jake Briningstool 17-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:34; Clemson 56–10)
  • (0:00) App State – Hughes 35-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 0:54; Clemson 56–13)

Third quarter

  • (12:31) App State – Makai Jackson 17-yard pass from Joey Aguilar, Hughes kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:29; Clemson 56–20)
  • (3:10) Clemson – Christopher Vizzina 5-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 3:15; Clemson 63–20)
  • (1:51) Clemson – Hauser 36-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:14; Clemson 66–20)

Fourth quarter

  • None
StatisticsAPPCLEM
First downs2428
Total yards363712
Rushing yards149252
Passing yards214460
Passing: Comp–Att–Int18–43–232–39–0
Time of possession28:2731:33
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Appalachian StatePassing Joey Aguilar 18/41, 214 yards, TD
RushingAnderson Castle7 carries, 80 yards, TD
ReceivingKaedin Robinson3 receptions, 58 yards
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 24/26, 378 yards, 5 TD
Rushing Phil Mafah 10 carries, 118 yards, TD
Receiving Bryant Wesco Jr. 3 receptions, 130 yards, TD

North Carolina State (Textile Bowl)

NC State Wolfpack vs. No. 21 Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wolfpack0772135
No. 21 Tigers281714059

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: September 21, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 81,500
  • Referee: Adam Savoie
  • TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline reporter)
  • Sources: [64] [65]
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:29) Clemson – Cade Klubnik 55-yard run, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:31; Clemson 7–0)
  • (7:56) Clemson – Antonio Williams 31-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 6 plays, 91 yards, 1:34; Clemson 14–0)
  • (5:07) Clemson – A. Williams 2-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 5 plays, 18 yards, 2:05; Clemson 21–0)
  • (2:08) Clemson – Phil Mafah 38-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 1 play, 38 yards, 0:07; Clemson 28–0)

Second quarter

  • (7:25) NC State – Jordan Waters 5-yard pass from CJ Bailey, Kanoah Vinesett kick (Drive: 9 plays, 71 yards, 4:37; Clemson 28–7)
  • (5:53) Clemson – Cole Turner 18-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:32; Clemson 35–7)
  • (1:15) Clemson – Jay Haynes 19-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 9 plays, 89 yards, 3:12; Clemson 42–7)
  • (0:00) Clemson – Hauser 20-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 24 yards, 0:47; Clemson 45–7)

Third quarter

  • (9:07) Clemson – Adam Randall 4-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:05; Clemson 52–7)
  • (6:38) NC State – Kendrick Raphael 10-yard run, Vinesett kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:29; Clemson 52–14)
  • (0:32) Clemson – Ashton Hampton 53-yard interception return, Hauser kick (Clemson 59–14)

Fourth quarter

  • (12:07) NC State – Hollywood Smothers 2-yard run, Vinesett kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:25; Clemson 59–21)
  • (8:21) NC State – Demarcus Jones II 6-yard run, Vinesett kick (Drive: 4 plays, 52 yards, 1:39; Clemson 59–28)
  • (0:05) NC State – Terrell Anderson 40-yard pass from Lex Thomas, Vinesett kick (Drive: 10 plays, 87 yards, 3:42; Clemson 59–35)
StatisticsNCSTCLEM
First downs2524
Total yards440523
Rushing yards183269
Passing yards257254
Passing: Comp–Att–Int20–31–121–34–0
Time of possession33:1126:49
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NC StatePassing CJ Bailey 16/25, 204 yards, TD, INT
RushingKendrick Raphael10 carries, 94 yards, TD
Receiving Kevin Concepcion 5 receptions, 40 yards
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 16/24, 209 yards, 3 TD
Rushing Phil Mafah 7 carries, 107 yards, TD
Receiving Adam Randall 5 receptions, 69 yards, TD

Stanford

Stanford Cardinal vs. No. 17 Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cardinal070714
No. 17 Tigers107101340

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: September 28, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind: SW 4 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 80,295
  • Referee: Marcus Woods
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst), and Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)
  • Sources: [66] [67]
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:19) Clemson – Cade Klubnik 34-yard run, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 34 yards, 0:54; Clemson 7–0)
  • (05:49) Clemson – Hauser 20-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 2:09; Clemson 10–0)

Second quarter

  • (01:49) Clemson – Jake Briningstool 3-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 2:31; Clemson 17–0)
  • (00:39) Stanford – Elic Ayomanor 19 yard pass from Ashton Daniels, Emmet Kenney kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:10' Clemson 17–7)

Third quarter

  • (10:06) Clemson – Hauser 33-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 4:48; Clemson 20–7)
  • (01:09) Clemson – Cole Turner 43 yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 2 plays, 43 yards, 0:47; Clemson 27–7)

Fourth quarter

  • (14:10) Clemson – Bryant Wesco 34 yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick blocked (Drive: 1 play, 34 yards, 0:07; Clemson 33–7)
  • (10:36) Clemson – Olsen Patt-Henry 2 yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 4 plays, 35 yards, 01:15; Clemson 40–7)
  • (02:31) Stanford – Emmett Mosley V 22 yard pass from Justin Lamson, Kenney kick (Drive: 8 plays, 66 yards, 03:52; Clemson 40–14)
StatisticsSTANCLEM
First downs2018
Total yards361405
Rushing yards236150
Passing yards125255
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–27–315–31–1
Time of possession33:4726:13
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
StanfordPassing Ashton Daniels 9/19, 71 yards, 1 TD, 3 INTs
RushingMicah Ford15 carries, 122 yards
Receiving Elic Ayomanor 4 receptions, 50 yards, 1 TD
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 15/31, 255 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Phil Mafah 10 carries, 58 yards
Receiving Bryant Wesco 2 receptions, 104 yards, 1 TD

at Florida State (rivalry)

No. 15 Clemson Tigers vs Florida State Seminoles – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 15 Tigers1760629
Seminoles070613

at Doak Campbell StadiumTallahassee, FL

  • Date: Saturday October 5, 2024
  • Game time: 7:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C) • Wind: SW 7 mph • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 55,107
  • Referee: Mick Roche
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst), and Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)
  • Sources: [68] [69]
Game information
First quarter
  • (06:33) Clemson – Nolan Hauser 26-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 5:32; Clemson 3–0)
  • (03:20) Clemson – Antonio Williams 57-yard pass from Cade Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 2 plays, 58 yards, 0:44; Clemson 10–0)
  • (00:02) Clemson – T. J. Moore 23-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 4 plays, 50 yards, 1:06; Clemson 17–0)

Second quarter

  • (09:36) Florida State – Amaree Williams 13 yard pass from Brock Glenn, Ryan Fitzgerald kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:51; Clemson 17–7)
  • (01:51) Clemson – Hauser 38-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 51 yards, 3:07; Clemson 20–7)
  • (00:00) Clemson – Hauser 25-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 77 yards, 1:12; Clemson 23–7)

Third quarter

  • None

Fourth quarter

  • (11:11) Florida State – Ja'Khi Douglas 12 yard pass from Glenn, 2 point conversion failed (Drive: 15 plays, 74 yards, 5:48; Clemson 23–13)
  • (06:38) Clemson – Hauser 31-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 61 yards, 3:58; Clemson 26–13)
  • (01:54) Clemson – Hauser 24-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 48 yards, 3:45; Clemson 29–13)
StatisticsCLEMFSU
First downs2814
Total yards500250
Rushing yards26522
Passing yards235228
Passing: Comp–Att–Int19–34–023–41–1
Time of possession31:1328:47
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 19/33, 235 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing Phil Mafah 25 carries, 154 yards
Receiving Antonio Williams 3 receptions, 84 yards
Florida StatePassing Brock Glenn 23/41, 228 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingLawrance Toafili10 carries, 16 yards
ReceivingLanden Thomas7 receptions, 80 yards

at Wake Forest

No. 10 Clemson Tigers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons − Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 10 Tigers02814749
Demon Deacons770014

at Allegacy Federal Credit Union StadiumWinston-Salem, NC

  • Date: October 12, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 65 °F (18 °C) • Wind: W 5 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 31,553
  • Referee: Jerry Magallanes
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst), and Taylor McGregor (sideline)
  • Sources: [70] [71]
Game information
First quarter
  • (01:32) Wake Forest – Horatio Fields 31-yard pass from Hank Bachmeier, Matthew Dennis kick (Drive: 8 plays, 73 yards, 2:09; Wake 7–0)

Second quarter

  • (13:39) Clemson – Antonio Williams 22-yard pass from Cade Klubnik, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:53; Tied 7–7)
  • (12:34) Clemson – Phil Mafah 1-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 2 plays, 23 yards, 0:27; Clemson 14–7)
  • (06:46) Clemson – Mafah 2-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 9 plays, 57 yards, 3:27; Clemson 21–7)
  • (03:18) Wake Forest – Michael Frogge 6-yard pass from Bachmeier, Dennis kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:28; Clemson 21–14)
  • (01:31) Clemson – Troy Stellato 8-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:47; Clemson 28–14)

Third quarter

  • (09:52) Clemson – Adam Randall 9-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:08; Clemson 35–14)
  • (07:03) Clemson – Jake Briningstool 22-yard pass from Williams, Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 53 yards, 1:23; Clemson 42–14)

Fourth quarter

  • (08:55) Clemson – Keith Adams Jr. 4-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 17 plays, 87 yards, 8:24; Clemson 49–7)
StatisticsCLEMWAKE
First downs3716
Total yards566233
Rushing yards22387
Passing yards343146
Passing: Comp–Att–Int33–44–014–29–2
Time of possession36:2922:31
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 31/41, 309 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Phil Mafah 20 carries, 118 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving Jake Briningstool 7 receptions, 104 yards, 1 TD
Wake ForestPassing Hank Bachmeier 12/21, 126 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs
RushingDemond Claiborne18 carries, 53 yards
ReceivingDeuce Alexander3 receptions, 32 yards

Virginia

Virginia Cavaliers vs. No. 10 Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cavaliers3702131
No. 10 Tigers314211048

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: October 19, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C) • Wind: NE 6 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 80,100
  • Referee: Nate Black
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Chris Cotter (play-by-play), Mark Herzlich (analyst), and Coley Harvey (sideline)
  • Sources: [72] [73]
Game information
First quarter
  • (07:56) Clemson – Nolan Hauser 29-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 5:24; Clemson 3–0)
  • (00:53) Virginia – Will Bettridge 20-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 80 yards, 6:58; Tied 3–3)

Second quarter

  • (12:26) Virginia – Dakota Twitty 8-yard pass from Anthony Colandrea, Bettridge kick (Drive: 6 plays, 34 yards, 2:34; Virginia 10–3)
  • (07:38) Clemson – Phil Mafah 1-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 4:42; Tied 10–10)
  • (03:42) Clemson – Mafah 3-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 61 yards, 1:19; Clemson 17–10)

Third quarter

  • (09:23) Clemson – Olsen Patt-Henry 11-yard pass from Cade Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 11 plays, 90 yards, 5:31; Clemson 24–10)
  • (04:31) Clemson – Antonio Williams 36-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 2:57; Clemson 31–10)
  • (01:30) Clemson – Patt-Henry 40-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 1:22; Clemson 38–10)

Fourth quarter

  • (14:53) Virginia – Malachi Fields 44-yard pass from Colandrea, Bettridge kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:37; Clemson 38–17)
  • (08:22) Clemson – Hauser 22-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 70 yards, 6:31; Clemson 41–17)
  • (02:11) Virginia – Sackett Wood Jr. 8-yard pass from Tony Muskett, Kobe Pace pass from Muskett (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 2:36; Clemson 41–25)
  • (01:54) Clemson – T. J. Moore 34-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 2 plays, 39 yards, 0:14; Clemson 48–25)
  • (01:39) Virginia – Ethan Davies 65-yard pass from Muskett, 2 point conversion failed (Drive: 1 plays, 75 yards, 0:15; Clemson 48–31)
StatisticsUVACLEM
First downs2028
Total yards346539
Rushing yards69194
Passing yards278345
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–33–025–37–1
Time of possession26:0434:03
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
VirginiaPassing Anthony Colandrea 15/26, 159 yards, 2 TDs
RushingKobe Pace10 carries, 35 yards
Receiving Malachi Fields
Ethan Davies
3 receptions, 65 yards, 1 TD
1 reception, 65 yards, 1 TD
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 23/35, 308 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Phil Mafah 18 carries, 78 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving T. J. Moore 4 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD

Louisville

Louisville Cardinals vs. No. 11т Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cardinals3149733
No. 11т Tigers7001421

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: November 2, 2024
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind: NE 5 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 80,446
  • Referee: Adam Savoie
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), and Kris Budden (sideline reporter)
  • Sources: [74] [75]
Game information
First quarter
  • (04:39) Louisville – Brock Travelstead 21-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 1:51; Louisville 3–0)
  • (00:16) Clemson – Antonio Williams 12-yard pass from Cade Klubnik, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 4:23; Clemson 7–3)

Second quarter

  • (05:42) Louisville – Tyler Shough 4 yard rush, Travelstead kick (Drive: 7 plays, 92 yards, 2:53; Louisville 10–7)
  • (00:43) Louisville – Keyjuan Brown 1 yard rush, Travelstead kick (Drive: 6 plays, 47 yards, 1:00; Louisville 17–7)

Third quarter

  • (11:45) Louisville – Travelstead 42-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 50 yards, 3:15; Louisville 20–7)
  • (06:47) Louisville – Travelstead 40-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 37 yards, 3:25; Louisville 23–7)
  • (03:53) Louisville – Travelstead 49-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:00; Louisville 26–7)

Fourth quarter

  • (06:00) Clemson – Phil Mafah 3 yard rush, Hauser kick (Drive: 16 plays, 61 yards, 5:01; Louisville 26–14)
  • (05:50) Louisville – Isaac Brown 45 yard rush, Travelstead kick (Drive: 1 plays, 45 yards, 0:09; Louisville 33–14)
  • (02:07) Clemson – Mafah 1 yard rush, Hauser kick (Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 3:43; Louisville 33–21)
StatisticsLOUCLEM
First downs1931
Total yards366450
Rushing yards210222
Passing yards156228
Passing: Comp–Att–Int17–32–033–56–0
Time of possession22:0837:52
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LouisvillePassing Tyler Shough 17–32, 156 yards
Rushing Isaac Brown 20 carries, 151 yards, TD
Receiving Ja'Corey Brooks 4 receptions, 42 yards
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 33–56, 228 yards, TD
Rushing Phil Mafah 30 carries, 171 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving T. J. Moore 5 receptions, 63 yards

at Virginia Tech

No. 23 Clemson Tigers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies − Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 23 Tigers00141024
Hokies070714

at Lane StadiumBlacksburg, VA

  • Date: November 9, 2024
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 62 °F (17 °C) • Wind: E 7 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 65,632
  • Referee: Jerry Magallanes
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst), and Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)
  • Sources: [76] [77]
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays

Second quarter

  • (12:46) Virginia Tech – Quentin Reddish 77-yard blocked field goal return, John Love kick (Drive: 1 plays, 77 yards, 0:00; Virginia Tech 7–0)

Third quarter

  • (11:25) Clemson – Cole Turner 29-yard pass from Cade Klubnik, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:35; Tied 7–7)
  • (07:34) Clemson – T. J. Moore 41-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 44 yards, 1:32; Clemson 14–7)

Fourth quarter

  • (13:08) Clemson – Jake Briningstool 12-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards, 5:45; Clemson 21–7)
  • (05:10) Clemson – Hauser 34-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 4 yards, 0:55; Clemson 24–7)
  • (01:43) Virginia Tech – Ayden Green 14-yard pass from Kyron Drones, Love kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 3:27; Clemson 24–14)
StatisticsCLEMVT
First downs2015
Total yards378228
Rushing yards16740
Passing yards211188
Passing: Comp–Att–Int16–34–116–37–2
Time of possession36:4923:11
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 16–34, 211 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Phil Mafah 26 carries, 133 yards
Receiving T. J. Moore 2 receptions, 58 yards, 1 TD
Virginia TechPassing Kyron Drones 9–20, 115 yards, 1 INT
RushingCollin Schlee5 carries, 28 yards
ReceivingDa'Quan Felton6 receptions, 68 yards

at Pittsburgh

No. 20 Clemson Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers − Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 20 Tigers7100724
Panthers7001320

at Acrisure StadiumPittsburgh, PA

  • Date: November 16, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 49 °F (9 °C) • Wind: NW 9 mph • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 58,667
  • Referee: Stuart Mullins
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline reporter)
  • Sources: [78] [79]
Game information
First quarter
  • (07:20) Clemson – Antonio Williams 14-yard pass from Cade Klubnik, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 8 plays, 93 yards, 3:39; Clemson 7–0)
  • (05:22) Pittsburgh – Daniel Carter 2 yard rush, Ben Sauls kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:58; Tied 7–7)

Second quarter

  • (11:18) Clemson – Williams 28-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:07; Clemson 14–7)
  • (00:03) Clemson – Hauser 51 yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 39 yards, 0:45; Clemson 17–7)

Third quarter

  • No scoring plays

Fourth quarter

  • (10:55) Pittsburgh – Sauls 35 yard field goal (Drive: 17 plays, 68 yards, 8:32; Clemson 17–10)
  • (07:05) Pittsburgh – Gavin Bartholomew 8-yard pass from Nate Yarnell, Sauls kick (Drive: 7 plays, 58 yards, 3:22; Tied 17–17)
  • (01:36) Pittsburgh – Sauls 47 yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 26 yards, 2:41; Pittsburgh 20–17)
  • (01:16) Clemson – Klubnik 50 yard rush, Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 0:20; Clemson 24–20)
StatisticsCLEMPITT
First downs2127
Total yards346438
Rushing yards5888
Passing yards288350
Passing: Comp–Att–Int27–43–034–54–1
Time of possession25:5434:06
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 27/41, 288 yards, 2 TDs
RushingCade Klubnik10 carries, 41 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Antonio Williams 13 receptions, 149 yards, 2 TDs
PittsburghPassing Nate Yarnell 34/54, 350 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Desmond Reid 14 carries, 68 yards
ReceivingDesmond Reid10 receptions, 108 yards

The Citadel (FCS)

Citadel Bulldogs (FCS) vs. No. 17 Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Bulldogs (FCS)007714
No. 17 Tigers142110651

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: November 23, 2024
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) • Wind: NE 2 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 80,300
  • Referee: Tim Hedgepeth
  • TV announcers (The CW): Thom Brennaman (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst) and Treavor Scales (sideline reporter)
  • Sources: [80] [81]
Game information
First quarter
  • (08:10) Clemson – Antonio Williams 30-yard pass from Cade Klubnik, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 5 plays, 78 yards, 1:47; Clemson 7–0)
  • (03:17) Clemson – Peyton Page 57 yard interception return, Hauser kick (Drive: N/A, Clemson 14–0)

Second quarter

  • (10:49) Clemson – Bryant Wesco Jr. 55-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 2:33; Clemson 21–0)
  • (06:07) Clemson – Jay Haynes 70-yard rush, Hauser kick (Drive: 4 plays, 90 yards, 1:50; Clemson 28–0)
  • (01:02) Clemson – Haynes 9-yard rush, Hauser kick (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 3:33; Clemson 35–0)

Third quarter

  • (13:13) Clemson – Williams 9-yard pass from Klubnik, Hogan Morton kick (Drive: 4 plays, 49 yards, 1:45; Clemson 42–0)
  • (05:06) The Citadel – Garrison Johnson 9-yard rush, Ben Barnes kick (Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 8:07; Clemson 42–7)
  • (00:57) Clemson – Hauser 32-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 50 yards, 4:03; Clemson 45–7)

Fourth quarter

  • (10:31) The Citadel – Javonte Graves-Billips 66-yard pass from Johnathan Bennett, Barnes kick (Drive: 2 plays, 72 yards, 0:48; Clemson 45–14)
  • (06:25) Clemson – Barrett Carter 4-yard rush, Morton kick blocked (Drive: 9 plays, 70 yards, 4:00; Clemson 51–14)
StatisticsCITCLEM
First downs1527
Total yards387562
Rushing yards288302
Passing yards99260
Passing: Comp–Att–Int3–11–118–31–1
Time of possession35:4224:18
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
The CitadelPassingJohnathan Bennett2–10, 90 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJohnny Crawford III7 carries, 70 yards
ReceivingJavonte Graves-Billips2 receptions, 90 yards, 1 TD
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 12–16, 198 yards, 3 TDs
RushingJay Haynes5 carries, 118 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving Bryant Wesco Jr. 3 receptions, 75 yards, 1 TD

No. 15 South Carolina (rivalry)

No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks vs. No. 12 Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 15 Gamecocks0701017
No. 12 Tigers077014

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: November 30, 2024
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 46 °F (8 °C) • Wind: W 4 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 81,500
  • Referee: Kyle Olson
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Sam Acho (analyst), and Taylor Davis (sideline reporter)
  • Sources: [82] [83]
Game information
First quarter
  • No scoring plays

Second quarter

  • (12:07) Clemson – Cade Klubnik 13-yard rush, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 57 yards, 1:25; Clemson 7–0)
  • (09:20) South Carolina – LaNorris Sellers 25-yard rush, Alex Herrera kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:47; Tied 7–7)

Third quarter

  • (09:57) Clemson – Klubnik 18-yard rush, Hauser kick (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:03; Clemson 14–7)

Fourth quarter

  • (06:48) South Carolina – Herrera 42-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 32 yards, 2:30; Clemson 14–10)
  • (01:08) South Carolina – Sellers 20-yard rush, Herrera kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:01; South Carolina 17–14)
StatisticsSCARCLEM
First downs2022
Total yards431419
Rushing yards139267
Passing yards164280
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–21–124–37–1
Time of possession30:3729:23
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
South CarolinaPassing LaNorris Sellers 13–21, 164 yards, 1 INT
Rushing16 carries, 166 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving Nyck Harbor 3 receptions, 51 yards
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 24–36, 280 yards, 1 INT
Rushing Phil Mafah 20 carries, 66 yards
Receiving Antonio Williams 8 receptions, 99 yards

Vs. No. 8 SMU (ACC Championship Game)

2024 ACC Championship Game
No. 8 SMU Mustangs vs. No. 17 Clemson Tigers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 17 Tigers2137334
No. 8 Mustangs7071731

at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Date: December 7, 2024
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 44 °F (7 °C) • Wind: SE 10 mph • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 53,808
  • Referee: Adam Savoie
  • TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (analyst), and Molly McGrath (sideline reporter)
  • Sources: [84] [85]
Game information
First quarter
  • (13:35) Clemson – Bryant Wesco 35-yard pass from Cade Klubnik, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 2 plays, 33 yards, 0:39; Clemson 7–0)
  • (10:47) Clemson – Jake Briningstool 5-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 4 plays, 28 yards, 1:54; Clemson 14–0)
  • (12:07) SMU – Kevin Jennings 24-yard rush, Collin Rogers kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:42; Clemson 14–7)
  • (03:28) Clemson – Wesco 43-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:37; Clemson 21–7)

Second quarter

  • (05:22) Clemson – Hauser 44-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 19 yards, 2:15; Clemson 24–7)

Third quarter

  • (11:04) SMU – Jamarion Carroll 43-yard pass from Jennings, Rogers kick (Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 2:30; Clemson 24–14)
  • (00:23) Clemson – Briningstool 5-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 4:55; Clemson 31–14)

Fourth quarter

  • (13:22) SMU – Matthew Hibner 20-yard pass from Jennings, Rogers kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 2:01; Clemson 31–21)
  • (11:04) SMU – Rogers 46-yard field goal (Drive: 8 plays, 21 yards, 3:17; Clemson 31–24)
  • (00:16) SMU – Roderick Daniels Jr. 4-yard pass from Jennings, Rogers kick (Drive: 16 plays, 79 yards, 3:49; Clemson 31–31)
  • (00:00) Clemson – Hauser 44-yard field goal (Drive: 2 plays, 17 yards, 0:09; Clemson 34–31)
StatisticsCLEMSMU
First downs2028
Total yards326458
Rushing yards64154
Passing yards262304
Passing: Comp–Att–Int24–41–031–51–1
Time of possession32:0927:51
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 21–41, 262 yards, 4 TDs
Rushing Phil Mafah 13 rushes, 28 yards
Receiving Bryant Wesco 8 receptions, 143 yards. 2 TDs
SMUPassing Kevin Jennings 31–50, 304 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Brashard Smith 24 rushes, 113 yards
ReceivingRoderick Daniels Jr.8 receptions, 97 yards, 1 TD

at No. 3 Texas (CFP First Round)

CFP First Round
No. 3 Texas Longhorns vs. No. 16 Clemson Tigers – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 16 Tigers737724
No. 3 Longhorns7213738

at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas

  • Date: December 21, 2024
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) • Wind: East • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 101,150
  • Referee: Ron Snodgrass
  • TV announcers (TNT): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst), Taylor McGregor, and Laura Rutledge (sideline)
  • [86] [87] [88]
Game information
First quarter

Second quarter

  • (12:49) Texas – Jaydon Blue 38-yard rush, Auburn kick (Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 2:04; Texas 14–7)
  • (07:26) Texas – Wisner 16-yard rush, Auburn kick (Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 2:57; Texas 21–7)
  • (01:33) Clemson – Hauser 32-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 1:07; Texas 21–10)
  • (00:28) Texas – Gunnar Helm 19-yard pass from Quinn Ewers, Auburn kick (Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 1:05; Texas 28–10)

Third quarter

  • (08:10) Texas – Auburn 22-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 71 yards, 6:50; Texas 31–10)
  • (3:29) Clemson – Jarvis Green 25-yard pass from Klubnik, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 4 plays, 55 yards, 1:05; Texas 31–17)

Fourth quarter

  • (11:43) Clemson – T. J. Moore 7-yard pass from Klubnik, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 4:12; Texas 31–24)
  • (10:48) Texas – Blue 77-yard rush, Auburn kick (Drive: 2 plays, 83 yards, 0:51; Texas 38–24)
StatisticsCLEMTEX
First downs2620
Total yards412494
Rushing yards76292
Passing yards336202
Passing: Comp–Att–Int26–43–117–24–1
Time of possession27:0332:57
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 26–43, 336 yards, 3 TDs, 1 INT
Rushing Adam Randall 4 carries, 44 yards
Receiving T. J. Moore 9 receptions, 116 yards, 1 TD
TexasPassing Quinn Ewers 17–24, 202 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Jaydon Blue 14 carries, 146 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving Gunnar Helm 6 receptions, 77 yards, 1 TD

Awards and honors

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
т = Tied with team above or below
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP 1425222117151010911т191717121813
Coaches 14222019151411998171616121713
CFP Not released232017121716Not released

Notes

  1. Kissayi enrolled early at Clemson and transferred to Minnesota prior to the 2024 season. [5]

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