2019 Clemson Tigers football team
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| No. 2 Clemson xy$^ | 8 | – | 0 | 14 | – | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Louisville | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wake Forest | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Florida State | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boston College | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Syracuse | 2 | – | 6 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NC State | 1 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coastal Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virginia x | 6 | – | 2 | 9 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Virginia Tech | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Miami (FL) | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pittsburgh | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| North Carolina | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duke | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Georgia Tech | 2 | – | 6 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Championship: Clemson 62, Virginia 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2019 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University during the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney, in his 11th full year. The Tigers competed as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.
Entering the season as defending national champions, Clemson began the year ranked first in the polls. Despite securing another undefeated regular season and its fifth consecutive conference title after defeating Virginia in the ACC Championship Game, Clemson fell to third in the final College Football Playoff rankings of the season, owing to its comparatively weak strength of schedule. They were selected to the Fiesta Bowl to play second-seeded Ohio State, where the Tigers won by a score of 29–23. Clemson advanced to the National Championship Game, where they lost to LSU, 42–25, ending their winning streak at 29 games and finishing the season at 14–1.
Clemson was led by sophomore quarterback
first-team All-ACC by Lawrence, Etienne, wide receiver Tee Higgins, and offensive lineman Tremayne Anchrum. On defense, the team was led by All-American and ACC Defensive Player of the Year linebacker Isaiah Simmons. He was joined on the first-team All-ACC by cornerback A. J. Terrell and safety Tanner Muse
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Offseason
Recruiting
Clemson's 2019 recruiting class consisted of 29 signees, including 17 that enrolled early and one that
grayshirted.[1] The class was ranked as the best class in the ACC and the 10th best class overall according to the 247Sports Composite.[2]
| US college sports recruiting information for 2019 recruits | ||||||
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| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Davis Allen TE |
Calhoun, GA
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Calhoun High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Jun 6, 2018 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
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| LaVonta Bentley ILB |
Birmingham, AL
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Jackson-Olin High School
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6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 218 lb (99 kg) | Jul 27, 2018 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80
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| Kaleb Boateng OG |
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Fort Lauderdale High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 75
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| Andrew Booth Jr. CB |
Lawrenceville, GA
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Archer High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | Jul 30, 2018 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 86
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| Logan Cash DE |
Winder, GA
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Winder-Barrow High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | Jun 21, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
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| Joseph Charleston S |
Milton, GA
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Milton High School | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Oct 10, 2017 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 82
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| Bryton Constantin ILB |
Baton Rouge, LA
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University Laboratory School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 207 lb (94 kg) | Apr 13, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84
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| Tyler Davis DT |
Apopka, FL
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Wekiva High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 293 lb (133 kg) | Dec 19, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 85
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| Michel Dukes RB |
Charleston, SC
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First Baptist Church School | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 191 lb (87 kg) | Feb 2, 2019 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 77
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| Tayquon Johnson DT |
Williamsport, MD
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Williamsport High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 293 lb (133 kg) | May 14, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80
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| Sheridan Jones CB |
Norfolk, VA
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Maury High School
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6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 167 lb (76 kg) | Apr 20, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84
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| Frank Ladson WR |
Homestead, FL
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South Dade High School
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 178 lb (81 kg) | Apr 14, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 86
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| Jaelyn Lay TE |
Riverdale, GA
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Riverdale High School
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6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 228 lb (103 kg) | Mar 3, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 86
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| Keith Maguire OLB |
Malvern, PA
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Malvern Prep
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 210 lb (95 kg) | Apr 27, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 76
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| Chez Mellusi RB |
Naples, FL
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Naples High School | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | Apr 16, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83
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| Joseph Ngata WR |
Folsom, CA
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Folsom High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Jul 28, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83
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| Ruke Orhorhoro DE |
River Rouge, MI
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River Rouge High School
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6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | Jun 15, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
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| Kane Patterson ILB |
Nashville, TN
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Christ Presbyterian Academy | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Sep 4, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 81
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| Jalyn Phillips S |
Lawrenceville, GA
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Archer High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 198 lb (90 kg) | Aug 20, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80
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| Taisun Phommachanh QB |
Avon, CT
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Avon Old Farms | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 197 lb (89 kg) | Apr 14, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 83
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| William Putnam OG |
Tampa, FL
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Henry B. Plant High School | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 265 lb (120 kg) | Dec 20, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 84
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| Hunter Rayburn OG |
Pensacola, FL
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Pensacola High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 320 lb (150 kg) | Jun 11, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 80
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| Etinosa Reuben DT |
Kansas City, MO
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Park Hill High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | Jul 29, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
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| Brannon Spector WR |
Calhoun, GA
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Calhoun High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 187 lb (85 kg) | Oct 28, 2017 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
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| Aidan Swanson K |
Bradenton, FL
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IMG Academy | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 170 lb (77 kg) | Mar 5, 2018 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 75
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| Ray Thornton S |
Phenix City, AL
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Central High School | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 198 lb (90 kg) | Jun 22, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
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| Mason Trotter OG |
Roebuck, SC
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Dorman High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 275 lb (125 kg) | Feb 6, 2019 
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| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: N/A 247Sports:
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| Gregory Williams OLB |
Swansea, SC
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Swansea High School | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 226 lb (103 kg) | Jun 21, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 78
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| Lannden Zanders S |
Shelby, NC
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Crest High School | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Apr 14, 2018 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 79
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| Overall recruiting rankings: 247Sports: 14 ESPN : 10
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Sources:
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Offseason departures
NFL draftees
| Player | Round | Pick | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clelin Ferrell | 1 | 4 | Oakland Raiders | DE |
| Christian Wilkins | 1 | 13 | Miami Dolphins | DT |
| Dexter Lawrence | 1 | 17 | New York Giants | DT |
| Trayvon Mullen | 2 | 40 | Oakland Raiders | CB |
| Austin Bryant | 4 | 117 | Detroit Lions | DE |
| Hunter Renfrow | 5 | 149 | Oakland Raiders | WR |
Undrafted Free Agents
| Player | Team | Position | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tre Lamar | Detroit Lions | LB | [3] |
| Trevion Thompson | Los Angeles Chargers | WR | [4] |
| Albert Huggins | Houston Texans | DT | [5] |
| Mark Fields | Kansas City Chiefs | CB | [6] |
Transfers
| Name | Number | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown | College transferred to | Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavien Feaster | 28 | RB | 5'11" | 215 | Senior | Spartanburg, SC | South Carolina | [7][8] |
| Richard Yeargin | 49 | DT | 6'5" | 260 |  Junior |
Lauderdale Lakes, FL | Boston College | [9][10] |
| Shaq Smith | 5 | LB | 6'2" | 255 | Junior |
Baltimore, MD | Maryland | [11][12] |
| Kyler McMichael | 2 | CB | 6'0" | 200 | Sophomore | Norcross, GA | North Carolina | [13][14] |
Preseason
Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
| Award | Player | Position | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lott Trophy[15] | Isaiah Simmons | LB | JR |
| Maxwell Award[16] | Travis Etienne | RB | JR |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | SO | |
| Justyn Ross | WR | SO | |
Bednarik Award[17]
|
Isaiah Simmons | LB | JR |
| Davey O'Brien Award[18] | Trevor Lawrence | QB | SO |
| Doak Walker Award[19] | Travis Etienne | RB | JR |
| Biletnikoff Award[20] | Justyn Ross | WR | SO |
| Tee Higgins | WR | JR | |
| Butkus Award[21] | Isaiah Simmons | LB | JR |
| Rimington Trophy[22] | Sean Pollard | OL | SR |
| Outland Trophy[23] | Tremayne Anchrum | OL | SR |
| Bronko Nagurski Trophy[24] | Isaiah Simmons | LB | JR |
| Dodd Trophy[25] | Dabo Swinney | HC | – |
| Wuerffel Trophy[26] | Sean Pollard | OL | SR |
| Walter Camp Award[27] | Travis Etienne | RB | JR |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | SO | |
| Xavier Thomas | DE | SO |
ACC Media Days
The ACC media poll was released on July 22, 2019. Clemson was the consensus pick to repeat once again as ACC Champion, receiving 171 votes to win the Atlantic Division and 170 votes to win the Conference Championship.[28]
| Predicted finish | Team | Votes (1st place) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clemson | 1,209 (171) |
| 2 | Syracuse | 913 (2) |
| 3 | Florida State | 753 |
| 4 | NC State | 666 |
| 5 | Boston College | 588 |
| 6 | Wake Forest | 462 |
| 7 | Louisville | 253 |
| Media poll (ACC Championship) | ||
| Rank | Team | Votes |
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| 1 | Clemson | 170 |
| 2 | Syracuse | 2 |
| 3 | Virginia | 1 |
Schedule
Clemson announced its 2019 football schedule on January 16, 2019.[29] The 2019 schedule consisted of seven home games and five away games in the regular season. The Tigers hosted ACC foes Georgia Tech, Florida State, Boston College, and Wake Forest and will travel to Syracuse, North Carolina, Louisville and NC State.
The Tigers hosted three of their four non-conference opponents, those being Texas A&M from the SEC, Charlotte from Conference USA and Wofford from the FCS' Southern Conference, and traveled to South Carolina from the SEC.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| August 29 | 8:00 p.m. | Memorial Stadium | ACCN | W 52–14 | 79,118 | ||
| September 7 | 3:30 p.m. | No. 12 ABC | W 24–10 | 81,500 | |||
| September 14 | 7:30 p.m. | at Carrier Dome | ABC | W 41–6 | 50,249 | ||
| September 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Charlotte* | No. 1 |
| ACCN | W 52–10 | 81,500 |
| September 28 | 3:30 p.m. | at North Carolina | No. 1 | ABC | W 21–20 | 50,500 | |
| October 12 | 3:30 p.m. | Florida State | No. 2 |
| ABC | W 45–14 | 80,500 |
| October 19 | Noon | at Cardinal Stadium | ABC | W 45–10 | 51,015 | ||
| October 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Boston College | No. 4 |
| ACCN | W 59–7 | 81,081 |
| November 2 | 4:00 p.m. | No. 23 (FCS) Wofford* | No. 4 |
| ACCN | W 59–14 | 81,500 |
| November 9 | 7:30 p.m. | at NC State | No. 5 | ABC | W 55–10 | 57,886 | |
| November 16 | 3:30 p.m. | Wake Forest | No. 3 |
| ABC | W 52–3 | 80,875 |
| November 30 | Noon | at Palmetto Bowl) | ESPN | W 38–3 | 80,580 | ||
| December 7 | 7:30 p.m. | vs. No. 23 Virginia | No. 3 | ABC | W 62–17 | 66,810 | |
| December 28 | 8:00 pm | vs. No. 2 Ohio State* | No. 3 | ESPN | W 29–23 | 71,330 | |
| January 13, 2020 | 8:00 p.m | vs. No. 1 Mercedes-Benz Superdome ) | ESPN | L 25–42 | 76,885 | ||
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Personnel
Coaching staff
| Name | Position | Alma mater | Years at Clemson |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dabo Swinney | Head coach | University of Alabama (1993) | 12th |
| Danny Pearman | Assistant head coach, Special Teams Coordinator, Tight Ends | Clemson University (1987) | 10th |
| Jeff Scott | Co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach | Clemson University (2003) | 4th |
| Brent Venables | Defensive coordinator/linebackers coach | Kansas State University (1992) | 7th |
| Michael Reed | Defensive backs Coach | Boston College (1994) | 6th |
| Todd Bates | Assistant coach, Defensive tackles | University of Alabama (2004) | 2nd |
| Tony Elliott | Co-offensive coordinator/running backs coach | Clemson University (2002) | 4th |
| Robbie Caldwell | Assistant coach, Offensive Linemen | Furman University (1977) | 8th |
| Brandon Streeter | Assistant coach, Recruiting Coordinator, Quarterbacks | Clemson University (1999) | 5th |
| Mike Reed | Assistant coach, Cornerbacks | Boston College (1994) | 6th |
| Mickey Conn | Assistant coach, Safeties | University of Alabama (1995) | 4th |
| Lemanski Hall | Assistant coach, Defensive Ends | University of Alabama (1993) | 2nd |
Roster
| 2019 Clemson Tigers Football | ||||||||||
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Quarterback
Running back
Wide receiver
Tight end
Placekicker
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Offensive lineman
Defensive lineman
Punter
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Defensive back
Long snappers
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Depth chart
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Rankings
| Week | |||||||||||||||||
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| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
AP | 1 (52) | 1 (54) | 1 (56) | 1 (57) | 1 (55) | 2 (18) | 2 (15) | 3 (11) | 4 (9) | 4 (7) | 4 (7) | 3 (3) | 3 (3) | 3 (3) | 3 (3) | 3 (3) | 2 |
| Coaches | 1 (59) | 1 (58) | 1 (60) | 1 (62) | 1 (62) | 2 (30) | 2 (20) | 2 (14) | 2 (10) | 3 (10) | 3 (9) | 3 (4) | 3 (4) | 3 (4) | 3 (4) | 3 (5) | 2 |
| CFP | Not released | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | Not released | |||||||||
Game summaries
Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Tech | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| No. 1 Clemson | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 52 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: August 29, 2019
- Game time: 8:06 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: 79 °F (26 °C) • Wind: Light • Weather: Sunny
- Game attendance: 79,118
- Referee: Tra Blake
- TV announcers (ACCN): Dave O’Brien (play-by-play), Tim Hasselbeck (color), Katie George, and Maria Taylor (sideline)
- Sources:[32][33]
| Game information | ||
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Texas A&M
Texas A&M Aggies at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 12 Texas A&M | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| No. 1 Clemson | 0 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: September 7, 2019
- Game time: 3:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: 94 °F (34 °C) • Wind: North, 2 mph (3.2 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
- Game attendance: 81,500
- Referee: James Carter
- TV announcers (
| Game information | ||
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At Syracuse
Clemson Tigers at Syracuse Orange − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Clemson | 14 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 41 |
| Syracuse | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
at Carrier Dome • Syracuse, NY
- Date: September 14, 2019
- Game time: 7:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: N/A (Indoors) • Wind: N/A (Indoors) • Weather: N/A (Indoors)
- Game attendance: 50,248
- Referee: Marcus Woods
- TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline)
- Sources:[36][37]
| Game information | ||
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Charlotte
Charlotte 49ers at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| No. 1 Clemson | 17 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 52 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: September 21, 2019
- Game time: 7:35 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: 84 °F (29 °C) • Wind: South @ 3 mph (4.8 km/h) • Weather: Clear
- Game attendance: 81,500
- Referee: Jeff Macongghy
- TV announcers (ACCN): Dave O’Brien (play-by-play), Tim Hasselbeck (color), Katie George (sideline)
- Sources:[38][39]
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At North Carolina
Clemson Tigers at North Carolina Tar Heels − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Clemson | 0 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| North Carolina | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
at Kenan Memorial Stadium • Chapel Hill, NC
- Date: September 28, 2019
- Game time: 3:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: 91 °F (33 °C) • Wind: West @ 7 mph (11 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
- Game attendance: 50,500
- Referee: Riley Johnson
- TV announcers (
| Game information | ||
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Florida State
Florida State Seminoles at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| No. 2 Clemson | 14 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 45 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: October 12, 2019
- Game time: 3:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: 84 °F (29 °C) • Wind: WSW @ 11 mph (18 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
- Game attendance: 80,500
- Referee: Jeff Heaser
- TV announcers (ABC): Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (color), Molly McGrath and Todd McShay (sideline)
- Sources:[42][43]
| Game information | ||
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At Louisville
Clemson Tigers at Louisville Cardinals − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 3 Clemson | 3 | 14 | 7 | 21 | 45 |
| Louisville | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
at Cardinal Stadium • Louisville, KY
- Date: October 19, 2019
- Game time: Noon
- Game weather: Temperature: 63 °F (17 °C) • Wind: SE @ 7 mph (11 km/h) • Weather: Partly Cloudy
- Game attendance: 51,015
- Referee: T. Blake
- TV announcers (ABC): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Dan Orlovsky (color), Allison Williams (sideline)
- Sources:[44][45]
| Game information | ||
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Boston College
Boston College Eagles at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| No. 4 Clemson | 17 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 59 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: October 26, 2019
- Game time: 7:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: 69 °F (21 °C) • Wind: ENE @ 6 mph (9.7 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
- Game attendance: 81,081
- Referee: Stuart Mullins
- TV announcers (ACCN): Dave O’Brien (play-by-play), Tim Hasselbeck (color), Katie George (sideline)
- Sources:[46][47]
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|---|---|---|
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Wofford
Wofford Terriers at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 23 (FCS) Wofford | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| No. 4 Clemson | 21 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 59 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: November 2, 2019
- Game time: 4:00 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: 63 °F (17 °C) • Wind: West @ 6 mph (9.7 km/h) • Weather: Clear
- Game attendance: 81,500
- Referee: Jeff Flanagan
- TV announcers (ACCN): Chris Cotter (play-by-play), Mark Herzlich (color), Kelsey Riggs (sideline)
- Sources:[48][49]
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|---|---|---|
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At NC State
Clemson Tigers at NC State Wolfpack − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 5 Clemson | 28 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 55 |
| NC State | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
at Carter–Finley Stadium • Raleigh, NC
- Date: November 9, 2019
- Game time: 7:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: 45 °F (7 °C) • Wind: North @ 1 mph (1.6 km/h) • Weather: Clear
- Game attendance: 57,886
- Referee: Jeff Heaser
- TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline)
- Sources:[50][51]
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
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Wake Forest
Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| No. 3 Clemson | 14 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 52 |
at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC
- Date: November 16, 2019
- Game time: 3:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: 62 °F (17 °C) • Wind: East @ 9 mph (14 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
- Game attendance: 80,875
- Referee: Jeff Flanagan
- TV announcers (ABC): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Dan Orlovsky (color), Allison Williams (sideline)
- Sources:[52][53]
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
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At South Carolina
Clemson Tigers at South Carolina Gamecocks − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 3 Clemson | 14 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 38 |
| South Carolina | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
at Williams–Brice Stadium • Columbia, SC
- Date: November 30, 2019
- Game weather: Temperature: 60 °F (16 °C) • Wind: SSW @ 4 mph (6.4 km/h) • Weather: Partly Cloudy
- Game attendance: 80,580
- Referee: Stuart Mullins
- TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (color), Tom Luginbill (sideline)
- Sources:[54][55]
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
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ACC Championship Game
Clemson Tigers vs. Virginia Cavaliers − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 23 Virginia | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 17 |
| No. 3 Clemson | 14 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 62 |
at Bank of America Stadium • Charlotte, NC
- Date: December 7, 2019
- Game weather: Temperature: 51 °F (11 °C) • Wind: ENE @ 7 mph (11 km/h) • Weather: Clear
- Game attendance: 66,810
- TV announcers (ABC): Steve Levy (play-by-play), Brian Griese (color), Todd McShay, and Maria Taylor (sideline)
- Sources:[56]
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
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vs. Ohio State (Fiesta Bowl – CFP Semifinal Game)
Clemson Tigers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 3 Clemson | 0 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 29 |
| No. 2 Ohio State | 10 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 23 |
at State Farm Stadium • Glendale, AZ
- Date: December 28, 2019
- Game time: 8:10 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Indoors (roof closed)
- Game attendance: 71,330
- Referee: Ken Williamson
- TV announcers (ESPN): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Maria Taylor, and Tom Rinaldi (sideline)
- Sources:[57][58]
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
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vs. LSU (CFP National Championship)
Clemson Tigers vs LSU Tigers − Game summary
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 3 Clemson | 7 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 25 |
| No. 1 LSU | 7 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
at Mercedes-Benz Superdome • New Orleans, Louisiana
- Date: January 13, 2020
- Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST
- Game weather: Indoors
- Game attendance: 76,885
- Referee: Chris Cotye
- TV announcers (ESPN): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Maria Taylor, and Tom Rinaldi (sideline)
- Sources:[59][60]
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
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Awards and honors
| Player | Award | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Simmons | Walter Camp Player of the Week | September 15, 2019 | [61] |
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Postseason
2020 NFL Draft
The
2020 NFL Draft will be held on April 23–25, 2020 in Paradise, Nevada
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Tigers who were picked in the 2020 NFL Draft:
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Isaiah Simmons | OLB | Arizona Cardinals |
| 1 | 16 | A. J. Terrell | CB | Atlanta Falcons |
| 2 | 33 | Tee Higgins | WR | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 3 | 100 | Tanner Muse | S | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 4 | 109 | John Simpson | OG | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 4 | 127 | K'Von Wallace | S | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 7 | 250 | Tremayne Anchrum | OG | Los Angeles Rams |
Undrafted free agents
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