2025 Clemson Tigers football team

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2025 Clemson Tigers football
Clemson Tigers logo.svg
Conference Atlantic Coast Conference
Record3–4 (2–3 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Garrett Riley (3rd season)
Co-offensive coordinators
Offensive scheme Dirt raid
Defensive coordinator Tom Allen (1st season)
Co-defensive coordinator Nick Eason (1st season)
Base defense 4–2–5
Home stadium Memorial Stadium
Uniform
Clemson tigers football unif.png
Seasons
  2024
2026 
2025 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
No. 7 Georgia Tech  4 0   7 0  
No. 16 Virginia  3 0   6 1  
SMU  3 0   5 2  
Pittsburgh  3 1   5 2  
Duke  3 1   4 3  
No. 19 Louisville  2 1   5 1  
California  2 1   5 2  
Stanford  2 2   3 4  
No. 9 Miami (FL)  1 1   5 1  
Clemson  2 3   3 4  
Wake Forest  1 2   4 2  
NC State  1 2   4 3  
Virginia Tech  1 2   2 5  
Syracuse  1 3   3 4  
North Carolina  0 2   2 4  
Florida State  0 4   3 4  
Boston College  0 4   1 6  
Championship: December 6, 2025
As of October 20, 2025
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2025 Clemson Tigers football team represents Clemson University as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers are led by Dabo Swinney, in his 18th year and 17th full season as Clemson's head coach. The Tigers play their home games at Memorial Stadium located in Clemson, South Carolina.

Contents

Clemson had their worst start to a season since 2004, where Clemson started 1–3. Despite the fact they have lost at least three games since 2021, this was all before October Clemson had three losses.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 307:30 p.m.No. 9 LSU *No. 4 ABC L 10–1781,500
September 63:30 p.m. Troy *No. 8
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
ACCN W 27–1677,890
September 1312:00 p.m.at Georgia Tech No. 12 ESPN L 21–2448,059
September 2012:00 p.m. Syracuse
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
ESPNL 21–3480,225
October 412:00 p.m.at North Carolina ESPNW 38–1050,500
October 117:30 p.m.at Boston College ACCNW 41–1042,265
October 183:30 p.m. SMU
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
ACCNL 24–3578,669
November 112:00 p.m. Duke
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
ACCN
November 8 Florida State
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC (rivalry)
November 147:30 p.m.at Louisville ESPN
November 22 Furman *
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
November 2912:00 p.m.at South Carolina *ABC/ESPN
  • *Non-conference game
  • Rankings from AP Poll - Released prior to game
  • All times are in Eastern time

[1] [2] [3]

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes ( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP 4 (4)812RV
Coaches 6 (2)811RVRV
CFP Not releasedNot released

Game summaries

vs No. 9 LSU

No. 9 LSU Tigers (0–0) at No. 4 Clemson Tigers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 9 LSU037717
No. 4 Clemson370010

at Memorial StadiumClemson, South Carolina

  • Date: August 30
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 77 °F (25 °C) • Wind: SE 5 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 81,500
  • Referee: Daniel Gautreaux
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Holly Rowe, and Molly McGrath (sideline reporters)
  • Sources: [4] [5]
Game information
First quarter
  • CLEM – Nolan Hauser 42-yard field goal, 8:57. Clemson 3–0. Drive: 4 plays, 0 yards, 0:54.
Second quarter
  • LSU – Damian Ramos 52-yard field goal, 10:53. Tied 3–3. Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 4:47.
  • CLEM – Adam Randall 1-yard run (Nolan Hauser kick), 4:36. Clemson 10–3. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:17.
Third quarter
  • LSU – Caden Durham 2-yard run (Damian Ramos kick), 8:59. Tied 10–10. Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 3:48.
Fourth quarter
  • LSU – Trey'Dez Green 8-yard pass from Garrett Nussmeier (Damian Ramos kick), 12:18. LSU 17–10. Drive: 11 plays, 73 yards, 5:51.
StatisticsLSUCLEM
First downs2513
Plays–yards70–35458–261
Rushes–yards31–10820–31
Passing yards248230
Passing: comp–att–int29–39–019–38–1
Turnovers21
Time of possession37:1022:50
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
LSUPassing Garrett Nussmeier 28/38, 238 yards, TD
Rushing Caden Durham 17 carries, 74 yards, TD
Receiving Aaron Anderson 6 receptions, 99 yards
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 19/38, 230 yards, INT
Rushing Adam Randall 5 carries, 16 yards, TD
Receiving Bryant Wesco Jr. 4 receptions, 66 yards

vs Troy

Troy Trojans (1–0) at No. 8 Clemson Tigers (0–1) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Trojans790016
No. 8 Tigers0317727

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, South Carolina

  • Date: September 6
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 77,890
  • Referee: Tim Hedgepeth
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Chris Cotter (play-by-play), Max Browne (analyst), and Madison Fitzpatrick (sideline reporter)
  • Sources: [6] [7]
Game information
First quarter
  • (12:06) TROY – Tray Taylor 44-yard pass from Goose Crowder, Scott Taylor Renfroe kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:54; Troy 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (12:38) TROY – Renfroe 37-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 13 yards, 2:24; Troy 10–0)
  • (6:58) TROY – TJ Thompson 4-yard interception, Renfroe missed PAT (Drive: 1 play, 4 yards, 0:07; Troy 16–0)
  • (4:11) CLEM – Nolan Hauser 25-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 57 yards, 2:41; Troy 16–3)
Third quarter
  • (11:05) CLEM – Adam Randall 1-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:55; Troy 16–10)
  • (10:07) CLEM – Bryant Wesco Jr. 26-yard pass from Cade Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 1 play, 26 yards, 0:06; Clemson 17–16)
  • (5:54) CLEM – Hauser 30-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 16 yards, 3:14; Clemson 20–16)
Fourth quarter
  • (9:41) CLEM – Wesco Jr. 34-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 7 plays, 66 yards, 2:32; Clemson 27–16)
StatisticsTROYCLEM
First downs1617
Plays–yards63–30155–316
Rushes–yards32–7831–120
Passing yards223196
Passing: comp–att–int19–31–318–24–1
Turnovers32
Time of possession33:0126:59
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
TroyPassingGoose Crowder19/31, 223 yards, TD, 3 INT
RushingTae Meadows16 carries, 76 yards
ReceivingTray Taylor4 receptions, 69 yards, TD
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 18/24, 196 yards, 2 TD, INT
Rushing Adam Randall 21 carries, 112 yards, TD
Receiving Bryant Wesco Jr. 7 receptions, 118 yards, 2 TD

at Georgia Tech (rivalry)

No. 12 Clemson Tigers (1–1) at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
No. 12 Tigers077721
Yellow Jackets31001124

at Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta, Georgia

  • Date: September 13
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Wind: NE 4 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 48,059
  • Referee: Adam Savoie
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), and Kris Budden (sideline)
  • Sources: [8] [9]
Game information
First quarter
  • (05:50) GT – Aidan Birr 40 yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 7 yards, 1:34; GT 3–0)
Second quarter
  • (14:55) GT – Jamal Haynes 5-yard run, Birr kick (Drive: 5 plays, 65 yards, 1:45; GT 10–0)
  • (07:46) GT – Birr 42 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 46 yards, 5:36; GT 13–0)
  • (00:49) CLEM – Cade Klubnik 2-yard run, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 16 plays, 75 yards, 6:57; GT 13–7)
Third quarter
  • (09:36) CLEM – Bryant Wesco Jr. 76-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 2 plays, 76 yards, 0:51; CLEM 14–13)
Fourth quarter
  • (10:02) GT – Haynes King 1-yard run, 2 point conversion successful (Drive: 13 plays, 90 yards, 6:15; GT 21–14)
  • (03:26) CLEM – Adam Randall 2-yard run, Hauser kick (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:36; Tie 21–21)
  • (00:00) GT – Birr 55 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 38 yards, 3:26; GT 24–21)
StatisticsCLEMGT
First downs1718
Plays–yards61–38170–358
Rushes–yards35–17442–147
Passing yards207211
Passing: comp–att–int15–26–120–28–0
Turnovers20
Time of possession27:5532:05
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 15/26, 207 yards, TD, INT
Rushing Adam Randall 15 carries, 80 yards, TD
Receiving Bryant Wesco Jr. 7 receptions, 126 yards, TD
Georgia TechPassing Haynes King 20/28, 211 yards
Rushing25 carries, 103 yards, TD
Receiving Isiah Canion 5 receptions, 56 yards

vs Syracuse

Syracuse Orange (2–1) vs Clemson Tigers (1–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Orange101410034
Tigers770721

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, South Carolina

  • Date: September 20
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C) • Wind: NE 2 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 80,225
  • Referee: Mike Roche
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), and Kris Budden (sideline)
  • Sources: [10] [11]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
  • (14:56) CUSE – Will Nixon 9-yard run, Woody kick (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:25; CUSE 17–7)
  • (09:13) CUSE – Darrell Gill Jr. 22-yard pass from Angeli, Woody kick (Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:39; CUSE 24–7)
  • (01:06) CLEM – Adam Randall 6-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 13 plays, 92 yards, 4:06; CUSE 24–14)
Third quarter
  • (11:42) CUSE – Woody 49 yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 58 yards, 1:20; CUSE 27–14)
  • (02:12) CUSE – Ross-Simmons 18-yard pass from Rickie Collins, Woody kick (Drive: 1 plays, 18 yards, 0:06; CUSE 34–14)
Fourth quarter
  • (09:00) CLEM – Wesco Jr. 9-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 9 plays, 81 yards, 3:09; CUSE 34–21)
StatisticsSYRCLEM
First downs2429
Plays–yards77–43383–503
Rushes–yards38–15522–140
Passing yards278363
Passing: comp–att–int21–39–037–61–1
Turnovers01
Time of possession30:4029:20
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
SyracusePassing Steve Angeli 18/31, 344 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing Yasin Willis 18 carries, 94 yards
Receiving Johntay Cook II 6 receptions, 113 yards
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 37/60, 363 yards, 3 TDs, INT
Rushing Adam Randall 16 carries, 130 yards
Receiving T. J. Moore 8 receptions, 92 yards

at North Carolina

Clemson Tigers (1–3) at North Carolina Tar Heels (2–2) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tigers2870338
Tar Heels300710

at Kenan StadiumChapel Hill, North Carolina

  • Date: October 4
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 71 °F (22 °C) • Wind: NE 5 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 50,500
  • Referee: Adam Savoie
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Mark Jones (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst) and Quint Kessenich (sideline)
  • Sources: [12] [13]
Game information
First quarter
  • (14:49) CLEM – T. J. Moore 75-yard pass from Antonio Williams, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 1 play, 75 yards, 0:11; CLEM 7–0)
  • (10:02) UNC – Rece Verhoff 35 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 4:39; CLEM 7–3)
  • (08:54) CLEM – Adam Randall 35-yard pass from Cade Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 75 yards, 1:08; CLEM 14–3)
  • (04:15) CLEM – Christian Bentancur 45-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 2:48; CLEM 21–3)
  • (00:01) CLEM – Randall 23-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 7 plays, 46 yards, 2:54; CLEM 28–3)
Second quarter
  • (2:02) CLEM – Bentancur 8-yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 3:16; CLEM 35–3)
Third quarter
  • None
Fourth quarter
  • (13:20) CLEM – Hauser 27 yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 55 yards, 5:20; CLEM 38–3)
  • (10:25) UNC – Benjamin Hall 11 yard rush, Verhoff kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:55; CLEM 38–10)
StatisticsCLEMUNC
First downs2319
Plays–yards70–48860–270
Rushes–yards31–8918–57
Passing yards399213
Passing: comp–att–int30–39–026–42–0
Turnovers00
Time of possession32:2527:35
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 22/24, 254 yards, 4 TDs
Rushing Adam Randall 8 carries, 30 yards
Receiving T. J. Moore 5 receptions, 108 yards, TD
North CarolinaPassing Max Johnson 26/42, 21 yards
RushingBenjamin Hall5 carries, 24 yards, TD
ReceivingJordan Shipp5 receptions, 41 yards

at Boston College (O'Rourke–McFadden Trophy)

Clemson Tigers (2–3) at Boston College Eagles (1–4) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Tigers10240741
Eagles370010

at Alumni StadiumChestnut Hill, Massachusetts

  • Date: October 11
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 65 °F (18 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 42,265
  • Referee: Justin Elliot
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Chris Cotter (play-by-play), Forrest Conoly (analyst), and Kendra Douglas (sideline)
  • Sources: [14] [15]
Game information
First quarter
  • (08:24) CLEM – Nolan Hauser 46 yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 42 yards, 6:31; CLEM 3–0)
  • (04:05) CLEM – Adam Randall 8 yard rush, Hauser kick (Drive: 6 plays, 67 yards, 3:04; CLEM 10–0)
  • (01:37) BC – Luca Lombardo 45 yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 2:28; CLEM 10–3)
Second quarter
  • (13:05) CLEM – Peter Woods 2 yard rush, Hauser kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:32; CLEM 17–3)
  • (09:10) BC – Turbo Richard 2 yard rush, Lombardo kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 3:55; CLEM 17–10)
  • (05:31) CLEM – Cade Klubnik 6 yard rush, Hauser kick (Drive: 9 plays, 68 yards, 3:33; CLEM 24–10)
  • (01:23) CLEM – Bryant Wesco Jr. 38 yard pass from Klubnik, Hauser kick (Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 0:31; CLEM 31–10)
  • (00:00) CLEM – Hauser 50 yard field goal (Drive: 3 plays, 11 yards, 0:12; CLEM 34–10)
Third quarter
  • None
Fourth quarter
  • (00:24) CLEM – Keith Adams Jr. 1 yard rush, Hauser kick (Drive: 10 plays, 60 yards, 5:02; CLEM 41–10)
StatisticsCLEMBC
First downs2815
Plays–yards76–50461–221
Rushes–yards43–22632–85
Passing yards278136
Passing: comp–att–int23–33–215–29–1
Turnovers21
Time of possession37:2122:39
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassing Cade Klubnik 22/30, 280 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingKeith Adams Jr.7 carries, 49 yards
Receiving Bryant Wesco Jr. 5 receptions, 106 yards, TD
Boston CollegePassing Dylan Lonergan 12/19, 117 yards
RushingTurbo Richard18 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingLewis Bond7 receptions, 70 yards

vs SMU

SMU Mustangs (4–2) vs Clemson Tigers (3–3) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Mustangs7971235
Tigers0710724

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, South Carolina

  • Date: October 18
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Wind: SW @ 8 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 78,669
  • Referee: Mike Roche
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Wes Durham (play-by-play), Steve Addazio (color), and Dana Boyle (sideline)
  • Sources: [16] [17]
Game information
First quarter
  • (03:52) SMU – Jordan Hudson 70 yard pass from Kevin Jennings, Sam Keltner kick (Drive: 1 play, 70 yards, 0:09; SMU 7–0)
Second quarter
  • (11:26) SMU – Keltner 51 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 33 yards, 3:38; SMU 10–0)
  • (08:51) CLEM – T. J. Moore 32 yard pass from Christopher Vizzina, Nolan Hauser kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:35; SMU 10–7)
  • (04:29) SMU – Keltner 48 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 44 yards, 4:22; SMU 13–7)
  • (01:09) SMU – Keltner 48 yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 33 yards, 1:44; SMU 16–7)
Third quarter
  • (08:48) CLEM – Moore 62 yard pass from Vizzina, Hauser kick (Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 1:23; SMU 16–14)
  • (07:29) SMU – Derrick McFall 35 yard rush, Keltner kick (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:19; SMU 23–14)
  • (00:07) CLEM – Hauser 28 yard field goal (Drive: 17 plays, 65 yards, 7:21; SMU 23–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (12:30) SMU – Matthew Hibner 22 yard pass from Kevin Jennings, Keltner kick missed (Drive: 6 play, 75 yards, 2:37; SMU 29–17)
  • (06:44) CLEM – Tristan Smith 23 yard pass from Vizzina, Hauser kick (Drive: 8 plays, 49 yards, 3:27; SMU 29–24)
  • (01:03) SMU – Chris Johnson Jr. 6 yard rush, 2 point conversion failed (Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 5:41; SMU 35–24)
StatisticsSMUCLEM
First downs2120
Plays–yards71–42972–352
Rushes–yards28–13930–35
Passing yards290317
Passing: comp–att–int23–43–129–42–0
Turnovers10
Time of possession28:4531:15
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
SMUPassing Kevin Jennings 23/43, 290 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT
RushingChris Johnson Jr.6 carries, 59 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJordan Hudson7 receptions, 131 yards, TD
ClemsonPassing Christopher Vizzina 29/42, 317 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing Adam Randall 10 carries, 29 yards
Receiving T. J. Moore 5 receptions, 124 yards, 2 TDs

vs Duke

Duke Blue Devils (4–3) vs Clemson Tigers (3–4) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Blue Devils0
Tigers0

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, South Carolina

  • Date: November 1
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather:  
  • Game attendance:  
  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers (ACCN):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsDUKECLEM
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
DukePassing
Rushing
Receiving
ClemsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Florida State (rivalry)

Florida State Seminoles (0–0) vs Clemson Tigers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Seminoles0
Tigers0

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, South Carolina

  • Date: November 8
  • Game time:  
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  • TV announcers ( ):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsFSUCLEM
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Florida StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
ClemsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Louisville

Clemson Tigers (0–0) at Louisville Cardinals (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Tigers0
Cardinals0

at L&N Federal Credit Union StadiumLouisville, Kentucky

  • Date: November 14
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather:  
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  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers (ESPN):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsCLEMLOU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
LouisvillePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Furman (FCS)

Furman Paladins (FCS) (0–0) vs Clemson Tigers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Paladins (FCS)0
Tigers0

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, South Carolina

  • Date: November 22
  • Game time:  
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Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsFURCLEM
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
FurmanPassing
Rushing
Receiving
ClemsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at South Carolina (Palmetto Bowl)

Clemson Tigers (0–0) at South Carolina Gamecocks (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter12Total
Tigers0
Gamecocks0

at Williams–Brice StadiumColumbia, South Carolina

  • Date: November 29
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather:  
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  • Referee:  
  • TV announcers (ABC/ESPN):  
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsCLEMSC
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: comp–att–int
Turnovers
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
ClemsonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
South CarolinaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

Coaching staff

Clemson Tigers football current coaching staff [18]
NamePositionAlma materYears at Clemson
Dabo Swinney Head coach University of Alabama (1993)18th
Nick Eason Associate head coach/co-defensive coordinator/defensive tackles coach Clemson University (2001)4th
Matt Luke Assistant head coach/co-offensive coordinator/offensive linemen coach Ole Miss (1998)2nd
Mike Reed Assistant head coach/co-special teams coordinator/cornerbacks coach Boston College (1994)13th
Tom Allen Assistant coach/defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Maranatha Baptist University (1992)1st
Ben Boulware Assistant coach/linebackers coach Clemson University (2017)1st
Mickey Conn Assistant coach/defensive pass game coordinator/co-special teams coordinator/safeties coach University of Alabama (1995)10th
Tyler Grisham Assistant coach/offensive pass game coordinator/wide receivers coach Clemson University (2009)6th
Kyle Richardson Assistant coach/co-offensive coordinator/tight ends coach Appalachian State University (2001)10th
Garrett Riley Assistant coach/offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Texas Tech (2012)3rd
Chris Rumph Assistant coach/defensive run game coordinator/defensive ends coach University of South Carolina (1996)2nd
C. J. Spiller Assistant coach/offensive run game coordinator/running backs coach Clemson University (2009)5th

Roster

As of May 3, 2025
2025 Clemson Tigers Football

Quarterbacks

  •  2 Cade Klubniksenior (6'2, 210)
  • 10 Cade Trotter – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 185)
  • 14 Trent Pearman – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 200)
  • 15 Chris Denson – freshman (6'2, 185)
  • 16 Ethan Anderson – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 190)
  • 17 Christopher Vizzina Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 210)

Running backs

  •  8 Adam Randallgraduate student (6'2, 225)
  •  3 Marquise Henderson – freshman (5'10, 170)
  •  9 Gideon Davidsonfreshman (5'11, 185)
  • 19 Keith Adams Jr. – Redshirt.svg junior (5'9, 215)
  • 21 Jarvis Green – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'9, 200)
  • 23 Peyton Streko – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'10, 180)
  • 24 David Eziomume – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 210)
  • 26 Jay Haynes – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11, 195)
  • 34 Max Wilson – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10, 195)

Wide receivers

  •  0 Antonio Williams Redshirt.svg junior (5'11, 190)
  •  1 T. J. Mooresophomore (6'3, 200)
  •  6 Tyler Brown Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11, 180)
  • 10 Juju Preston – freshman (6'0, 175)
  • 12 Bryant Wescosophomore (6'2, 180)
  • 13 Parker Fulghum – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 205)
  • 18 Misun Kelley – WR/DB – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'9, 190)
  • 20 Clark Sanderson – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'9, 170)
  • 22 Cole Turner – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 185)
  • 27 Jack Purkerson – Redshirt.svg junior (5'7, 170)
  • 29 Chase Byrd – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10, 185)
  • 80 Tristan Smith – senior (6'5, 205)
  • 82 Sam Earle – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10, 165)
  • 85 Charlie Johnson – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 215)
  • 88 Clay Swinney – Redshirt.svg junior (5'10, 180)

Tight ends

  •  5 Josh Sapp – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 225)
  •  7 Logan Brooking – freshman (6'4, 235)
  • 11 Olsen Patt-Henry – junior (6'3, 240)
  • 18 Ian Schieffelingraduate student (6'8, 240)
  • 44 Banks Pope – Redshirt.svg senior (6'4, 250)
  • 84 Markus Dixon – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 245)
  • 87 Christian Bentancur – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'4, 245)

Placekickers

  • 36 Quinn Castner – graduate student (5'5, 150)
  • 38 Robert Gunn III – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 180)
  • 81 Nolan Hausersophomore (6'1, 190)
 

Offensive linemen

  • 50 Collin Sadler – Redshirt.svg junior (6'6, 310)
  • 51 Gavin Blanchard – freshman (6'3, 300)
  • 52 Elyjah Thurmon – sophomore (6'4, 310)
  • 53 Ryan Linthicum – C – graduate student (6'3, 305)
  • 54 Ian Reed – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'6, 305)
  • 55 Harris Sewell – junior (6'4, 310)
  • 56 Watson Young – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 285)
  • 59 Dietrick Pennington – Redshirt.svg senior (6'5, 350)
  • 62 Bryce Smith – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 285)
  • 63 Easton Ware – freshman (6'5, 285)
  • 64 Walker Parksgraduate student (6'5, 305)
  • 67 Seth Corontzes – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 295)
  • 71 Tristan Leighgraduate student (6'6, 315)
  • 72 Rowan Byrne – freshman (6'6, 295)
  • 74 Brayden Jacobs – freshman (6'7, 320)
  • 75 Tucker Kattus – freshman (6'5, 305)
  • 76 Mason Wade – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 300)
  • 77 Ronan O'Connell – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 310)
  • 78 Blake Millersenior (6'6, 315)
  • 94 Chapman Pendergrass – Redshirt.svg junior (6'3, 295)

Defensive backs

  •  5 Ronan Hanafinjunior (6'3, 215)
  • 46 Tyler Conner – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11, 185)

Defensive ends

  •  3 T. J. Parkerjunior (6'3, 265)
  • 13 Will Heldt – junior (6'6, 265)
  • 15 Jahiem Lawson – Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 250)
  • 34 Armon Mason – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 240)
  • 44 Cade Denhoff – graduate student (6'5, 255)
  • 49 Darien Mayo – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'7, 265)
  • 58 Aidan Hydrick – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 240)
  • 91 Zaire Patterson – Redshirt.svg senior (6'5, 260)
  • 92 Levi Matthews – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 240)
  • 99 Ari Watford – freshman (6'5, 235)

Defensive tackles

  • 11 Peter Woodsjunior (6'3, 315)
  • 19 DeMonte Capehartgraduate student (6'5, 315)
  • 42 Hevin Brown-Shuler – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 315)
  • 45 Vic Burley – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 320)
  • 55 Makhi Williams-Lee – freshman (6'2, 270)
  • 56 Champ Thompson – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 290)
  • 90 Stephiylan Green – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 290)
  • 93 Caden Story – Redshirt.svg junior (6'3, 275)
  • 95 Amare Adamsfreshman (6'4, 285)
  • 97 Patrick Swygert – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'5, 270)

Long snappers

  • 45 Philip Florenzo – graduate student (6'2, 240)
  • 58 Holden Caspersen – graduate student (5'11, 215)
 

Linebackers

  •  0 Jamal Anderson – junior (6'2, 215)
  •  9 Drew Woodaz – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 215)
  • 17 Wade Woodazsenior (6'3, 235)
  • 21 Kobe McCloud – Redshirt.svg junior (5'11, 225)
  • 22 Dee Crayton – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 230)
  • 26 C.J. Kubah-Taylor – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 235)
  • 33 Griffin Batt – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 225)
  • 35 Jeremiah Alexander – Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 250)
  • 37 Logan Anderson – freshman (6'2, 225)
  • 43 Billy Wilkes – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 215)
  • 47 Sammy Brownsophomore (6'2, 235)
  • 50 Fletcher Cothran – Redshirt.svg junior (6'3, 225)
  • 52 William Bouton – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 220)
  • 53 Joseph Roberto II – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 230)

Cornerbacks

  •  1 Branden Strozier Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 180)
  •  2 Shelton Lewis – junior (5'11, 185)
  •  6 Tavoy Feagin – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 180)
  •  8 Avieon Terrelljunior (5'11, 180)
  • 10 Jeadyn Lukussenior (6'2, 200)
  • 12 Corian Gipson – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 185)
  • 16 Myles Oliver – Redshirt.svg junior (5'11, 180)
  • 23 Ashton Hampton – sophomore (6'2, 200)
  • 29 Michael Mankaka – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 190)

Safeties

  •  7 Khalil Barnesjunior (6'0, 195)
  • 14 Rob Billings – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 205)
  • 18 Kylon Griffin – Redshirt.svg junior (5'11, 200)
  • 20 Jakarrion Kenan – freshman (6'1, 175)
  • 24 Tyler Venables – graduate student (5'11, 205)
  • 25 Ricardo Jones – sophomore (6'2, 195)
  • 27 Noah Dixon – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 195)
  • 30 Kylen Webb – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 200)
  • 31 Joe Wilkinson – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 190)
  • 41 Caleb Nix – Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 200)

Punters

  • 37 Will McCune – Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 225)
  • 40 Brodey Conn – P/S – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 205)
  • 89 Jack Smith – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 245)

Source: [18]

Offseason

Recruiting

Clemson's 2025 class consisted of 15 signees. [19] The class was ranked fourth in the ACC and twenty-sixth best overall by the 247Sports Composite. [20]

College recruiting information (2025)
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date
Amare Adams
DT
Florence, South Carolina South Florence 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)315 lb (143 kg)Dec 3, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  5 stars.svg     247Sports:  5 stars.svg     ESPN:  4 stars.svg    (84)
Logan Anderson
LB
Fyffe, Alabama Fyffe6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)218 lb (99 kg)Jul 26, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  4 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (79)
Gavin Blanchard
IOL
Wesley Chapel, Florida Wiregrass Ranch 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)290 lb (130 kg)Nov 1, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  4 stars.svg    (80)
Logan Brooking
TE
Savannah, Georgia Savannah Christian Prep 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)220 lb (100 kg)Nov 3, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  4 stars.svg    (80)
Rowan Byrne
OT
New Rochelle, New York Iona Preparatory School 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)297 lb (135 kg)Jun 6, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  4 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (77)
Gideon Davidson
RB
Lynchburg, Virginia Liberty Christian Academy 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)193 lb (88 kg)Jun 14, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  4 stars.svg     247Sports:  4 stars.svg     ESPN:  4 stars.svg    (84)
Chris Denson
QB
Plant City, Florida Plant City 6 ft 1.5 in (1.87 m)175 lb (79 kg)Nov 26, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (77)
Marquise Henderson
RB
Belton, South Carolina Belton-Honea Path 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)170 lb (77 kg)Dec 11, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  4 stars.svg     247Sports:  4 stars.svg     ESPN:  4 stars.svg    (82)
Brayden Jacobs
OT
Alpharetta, Georgia Milton 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)310 lb (140 kg)Jan 28, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  4 stars.svg     247Sports:  4 stars.svg     ESPN:  4 stars.svg    (80)
Tucker Kattus
OT
Cincinnati, Ohio St. Xavier 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)285 lb (129 kg)Dec 1, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (76)
Jakarrion Kenan
S
Bennettsville, South Carolina Marlboro County6 ft 0.5 in (1.84 m)177 lb (80 kg)Dec 4, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (77)
Carleton "Juju" Preston
WR
Woodbridge, Virginia Freedom 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)150 lb (68 kg)Dec 3, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  3 stars.svg    (77)
Easton Ware
OT
Lynchburg, Virginia Liberty Christian Academy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)280 lb (130 kg)Nov 1, 2023 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  4 stars.svg     247Sports:  4 stars.svg     ESPN:  4 stars.svg    (80)
Ari Watford
EDGE
Norfolk, Virginia Matthew Fontaine Maury 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)220 lb (100 kg)Jan 24, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  4 stars.svg     247Sports:  4 stars.svg     ESPN:  4 stars.svg    (83)
Makhi Williams-Lee
DL
Atlanta, Georgia Lakeside 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)280 lb (130 kg)Oct 2, 2024 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg     ESPN:  4 stars.svg    (80)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 32    247Sports: 29    ESPN: 37
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, 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. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  • "2025 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  • "247Sports commits". 247Sports. Retrieved February 22, 2025.

Players leaving for NFL

NFL draftees

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL club
4119 Barrett Carter LB Cincinnati Bengals
6214 R. J. Mickens S Los Angeles Chargers
7239 Phil Mafah RB Dallas Cowboys

Undrafted free agents

PlayerPositionNFL clubReference
Jake Briningstool TE Kansas City Chiefs [21]
Payton Page DT New York Jets
Marcus Tate OL Philadelphia Eagles

Transfers

Players leaving

Players leaving
NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownCollege transferred toSource(s)
Noble Johnson3 WR 6'2"210 Redshirt.svg Freshman Rockwall, Texas Arizona State [22] [23]
Sherrod Covil Jr.5 S 5'11"200Junior Chesapeake, Virginia Virginia Tech [24] [25]
Tavoy Feagin6 CB 6'0"180 Redshirt.svg Freshman Tampa, Florida Ole Miss [26] [27]
Tré Williams8 DT 6'2"315 Redshirt.svg Senior Windsor, Connecticut Michigan [28] [29]
Troy Stellato10 WR 6'1"190 Redshirt.svg Junior Fort Lauderdale, Florida Kentucky [30] [31]
Caleb Nix41 S 6'0"200 Redshirt.svg Sophomore Phenix City, Alabama Jacksonville State [32] [33]
Jackson Crosby82 WR 5'10"190 Redshirt.svg Junior Six Mile, South Carolina East Tennessee State [34] [35]
A.J. Hoffler99 DE 6'4"250Sophomore Stuart, Florida Georgia Tech [36] [37]

    Incoming transfers

    Incoming transfers
    NameNumberPos.HeightWeightYearHometownPrevious schoolSource(s)
    Will Heldt13 DE 6'6"250Junior Carmel, IN Purdue [38]
    Ian Schieffelin 18 TE 6'8"240Graduate Student Loganville, GA Clemson basketball [39]
    Jeremiah Alexander35 LB 6'2"232 Redshirt.svg Junior Alabaster, AL Alabama [38]
    Tristan Smith80 WR 6'5"205Senior LaGrange, GA Southeast Missouri State

    Preseason award watchlists

    Listed in the order that they were released

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