2024 Clemson Tigers football team explained

Year:2024
Sport:football
Team:Clemson Tigers
Conference:Atlantic Coast Conference
Short Conf:ACC
Aprank:14
Coachrank:14
Record:0–0
Conf Record:0–0
Head Coach:Dabo Swinney
Hc Year:16th full, 17th overall
Off Coach:Garrett Riley
Oc Year:2nd
Def Coach:Wes Goodwin
Dc Year:3rd
Codef Coach1:Mickey Conn
Codc1 Year:3rd
Stadium:Memorial Stadium

The 2024 Clemson Tigers football team will represent Clemson University as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers are led by Dabo Swinney, who will be in his 17th year as Clemson's head coach.

Schedule

[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]

Players leaving for NFL

NFL draftees

130Nate WigginsCBBaltimore Ravens
235Ruke OrhorhoroDTAtlanta Falcons
4127Will ShipleyRBPhiladelphia Eagles
5138Xavier ThomasDEArizona Cardinals
5155Jeremiah Trotter Jr.LBPhiladelphia Eagles
6196Tyler DavisDTLos Angeles Rams

Undrafted free agents

Will Putnam [5]
Sheridan Jones Buffalo Bills
Jayln Phillips Los Angeles Chargers

Transfers

Players leaving

Players leaving
Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown College transferred toSource(s)
1 6'0" 195 Junior [6] [7]
Sage Ennis 11 6'4" 240 Junior [8] [9] [10]
Brannon Spector 13 6'1" 205 Senior [11] [12]
Hunter Helms 18 6'2" 210 Junior [13] [14]
Domonique Thomas 20 5'8" 210 Junior [15] [16] [17]
23 5'11" 190 Sophomore [18] [19]
Lannden Zanders 36 6'1" 189 Senior TBD [20]
David Ojiegbe 42 6'3" 240 Freshman [21] [22]
Jaden Kinard 46 5'10" 185 Freshman TBD [23]
Zack Owens 72 6'6" 375 Freshman [24] [25]
Mitchell Mayes 77 6'3" 305 Senior [26] [27]
80 6'3" 210 Junior [28] [29]

Preseason

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player PositionYear
Lott Trophy[30] LB SR
Dodd Trophy[31] Head Coach
Maxwell Award[32] QB JR
RB SR
Patrick Mannelly Award[33] Philip Florenzo LS SR
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[34] DE SO
Outland Trophy[35] OT JR
Wuerffel Trophy[36] Barrett Carter LB SR
Doak Walker Award[37] Phil Mafah RB SR
Davey O'Brien Award[38] Cade Klubnik QB JR
Award Player PositionYear
John Mackey Award[39] TE SR
Bednarik Award[40] Barrett Carter LB SR
DT SO
Butkus Award[41] Barrett Carter LB SR
Lombardi Award[42] Barrett Carter LB SR
Blake Miller OT JR
Peter Woods DT SO
Manning Award[43] Cade Klubnik QB JR
Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[44]
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award[45]

Personnel

Coaching staff

Clemson Tigers football current coaching staff[46]
Head coachUniversity of Alabama (1993) 17th
Associate head coach/Defensive run game coordinator/defensive tackles coach Clemson University (2001)3rd
Assistant head coach/Special teams coordinator/cornerbacks coach Boston College (1994) 12th
Assistant coach/co-defensive coordinator/safeties coach University of Alabama (1995) 9th
Assistant coach/defensive coordinator/linebackers coach Mississippi State University (2009) 13th
Assistant coach/Recruiting coordinator/wide receivers coach Clemson University (2009) 5th
Assistant coach/passing game coordinator/tight ends coach Appalachian State University (2001) 9th
Assistant coach/Offensive coordinator/Quarterbacks coach Texas Tech (2012) 2nd
Assistant coach/offensive linemen coach Ole Miss (1998) 1st
Assistant coach/defensive ends coach University of South Carolina (1996) 1st
Assistant coach/running backs coach Clemson University (2009) 4th

Roster

[46]

Game summaries

Vs No. 1 Georgia

See also: 2024 Georgia Bulldogs football team.

Statistics CLEM UGA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Appalachian State

See also: 2024 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team.

Statistics APP CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

North Carolina State

See also: 2024 NC State Wolfpack football team and Textile Bowl.

Statistics NCSU CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Stanford

See also: 2024 Stanford Cardinal football team.

Statistics STAN CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

at Florida State

See also: 2024 Florida State Seminoles football team.

Statistics CLEM FSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

at Wake Forest

See also: 2024 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team.

Statistics CLEM WAKE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Virginia

See also: 2024 Virginia Cavaliers football team.

Statistics UVA CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Louisville

See also: 2024 Louisville Cardinals football team.

Statistics LOU CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

at Virginia Tech

See also: 2024 Virginia Tech Hokies football team.

Statistics CLEM VT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

at Pittsburgh

See also: 2024 Pittsburgh Panthers football team.

Statistics CLEM PITT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

The Citadel

See also: 2024 The Citadel Bulldogs football team.

Statistics CIT CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

South Carolina

See also: 2024 South Carolina Gamecocks football team.

Statistics SCAR CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024 Clemson Football Schedule . FBSchedules.com . January 1, 2024.
  2. Web site: 2024 Clemson Tigers Football Schedule . The Palmetto Bowl . January 1, 2024.
  3. Web site: Clemson 2024 Football Commits. 247Sports.com. April 19, 2024.
  4. Web site: 2024 Football Team Rankings [Composite]]. 247Sports.com. April 19, 2024.
  5. Web site: Clemson NFL free agent signings. tigernet.com. TigerNet. April 29, 2024. April 29, 2024.
  6. Web site: Clemson DB Andrew Mukuba enters NCAA transfer portal. tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 5, 2023. December 5, 2023.
  7. Web site: Clemson DB Andrew Mukuba announces transfer destination. tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 18, 2023. December 18, 2023.
  8. Web site: Clemson TE headed to the portal. tigernet.com. TigerNet. November 30, 2023. November 30, 2023.
  9. Web site: Former Clemson tight end Sage Ennis announces transfer destination . tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 17, 2023. December 17, 2023.
  10. Web site: Former Clemson TE Sage Ennis switches transfer to ACC school. tigernet.com. TigerNet. January 8, 2024. January 14, 2024.
  11. Web site: Clemson WR Brannon Spector enters transfer portal. tigernet.com. TigerNet. January 3, 2024. January 3, 2024.
  12. Web site: Former Clemson WR Brannon Spector announces transfer destination. tigernet.com. TigerNet. January 10, 2024. January 14, 2024.
  13. Web site: Clemson QB Hunter Helms enters transfer portal. tigernet.com. TigerNet. November 28, 2023. November 28, 2023.
  14. Web site: Former Clemson quarterback finds new home at FCS football program. The Charlotte Observer. Chapel. Fowler. January 5, 2024. January 7, 2024.
  15. Web site: Clemson RB Domonique Thomas enters the portal. tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 4, 2023. December 4, 2023.
  16. Web site: Clemson RB Domonique Thomas announces transfer destination. tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 16, 2023. December 17, 2023.
  17. Web site: Report: Former Clemson running back Dominique Thomas commits to SEC school. tigernet.com. TigerNet. Tony. Crumpton. May 17, 2024. May 19, 2024.
  18. Web site: Clemson defensive back Toriano Pride announces transfer portal entry. tigernet.com. TigerNet. November 30, 2023. December 1, 2023.
  19. Web site: Former Clemson DB Toriano Pride Jr. commits to SEC school. tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 6, 2023. December 7, 2023.
  20. Web site: Reports: Former Clemson safety Lannden Zanders enters transfer portal. tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 19, 2023. January 2, 2024.
  21. Web site: Clemson D-linemen David Ojiegbe enters transfer portal. tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 5, 2023. December 5, 2023.
  22. Web site: Former Clemson defender David Ojiegbe announces transfer destination. tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 19, 2023. December 20, 2023.
  23. Web site: Son of Clemson legend enters transfer portal. tigernet.com. TigerNet. January 2, 2024. January 3, 2024.
  24. Web site: Clemson lineman Zack Owens enters transfer portal. tigernet.com. TigerNet. April 22, 2024. April 22, 2024.
  25. Web site: Former Clemson lineman Zack Owens commits to Coach Prime, Colorado. tigernet.com. TigerNet. April 28, 2024. April 28, 2024.
  26. Web site: Clemson lineman Mitchell Mayes enters transfer portal. tigernet.com. TigerNet. November 29, 2023. November 29, 2023.
  27. Web site: Former Clemson lineman Mitchell Mayes announces transfer destination. tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 11, 2023. December 12, 2023.
  28. Web site: Clemson football wide receiver Beaux Collins will enter transfer portal. The Greenville News. Christina. Long. November 30, 2023. November 30, 2023.
  29. Web site: Former Clemson WR commits to Notre Dame. tigernet.com. TigerNet. Tony. Crumpton. December 10, 2023. December 11, 2023.
  30. Web site: Lott IMPACT® Trophy Announces 2024 Watch List. lottimpacttrophy.org. Lott IMPACT Trophy. May 30, 2024. June 19, 2024.
  31. Web site: Dodd Trophy Releases 2024 Preseason Watch List. chick-fil-apeachbowl.com. Peach Bowl. July 8, 2024. July 8, 2024.
  32. Web site: ACC Places 20 Student-Athletes on Maxwell Award Watch List. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. July 29, 2024. July 29, 2024.
  33. MannellyAward. July 29, 2024. July 29, 2024. 1817967832925356359. All of us at The Patrick Mannelly Award are proud to announce the 2024 Watchlist for the top FBS college Long Snapper! Please go to http://PatrickMannellyAward.com for more information.
  34. Web site: 2024 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List Includes Seven from the ACC. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. July 30, 2024. July 31, 2024.
  35. Web site: Nine Players from the ACC Land on the 2024 Outland Trophy Watch List. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. July 30, 2024. July 31, 2024.
  36. Web site: ACC Well-Represented on 2024 Allstate Wuerffel Trophy Watch List. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. August 1, 2024. August 1, 2024.
  37. Web site: ACC with 15 Running Backs Named Candidates for the 2024 Doak Walker Award. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. August 6, 2024. August 6, 2024.
  38. Web site: Eight ACC Quarterbacks Named to Davey O’Brien Award Preseason Watch List. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. August 8, 2024. August 8, 2024.
  39. Web site: 11 ACC Tight Ends Named to Mackey Award Preseason Watch List. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. August 9, 2024. August 9, 2024.
  40. Web site: ACC with 19 Defensive Standouts Named to the 2024 Bednarik Award Watch List. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. August 12, 2024. August 12, 2024.
  41. Web site: Carter Named to Butkus Award Watch List. clemsontigers.com. Clemson University Athletics. August 13, 2024. August 13, 2024.
  42. Web site: ACC Places 11 Players on Lombardi Award Watch List. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. August 15, 2024. August 15, 2024.
  43. Web site: Manning Award Watch List Includes Five ACC Quarterbacks. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. August 15, 2024. August 15, 2024.
  44. Web site: ACC Quarterbacks Lead the Way on Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Preseason Watch List. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. August 15, 2024. August 15, 2024.
  45. Web site: ACC Lands 10 Players on Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List. theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. August 21, 2024. August 21, 2024.
  46. Web site: Football Coaching Staff. clemsontigers.com. Clemson University Athletics. May 10, 2023.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "2024 Clemson Tigers football team".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.