Clemson Tigers
ACC
10-3 (6-2 conf)
SP+ #8AP #3
Ratings
2021
- SP+
- 18.7 (#8)
- SP+ Offense
- 28.3
- SP+ Defense
- 11.6
- SRS
- 11.1
- FPI
- 15.8
- Elo
- 1899
- Talent
- 935
- Recruiting
- 291 (#5)
Schedule
record 10–3
Schedule
50th
toughest of 130
Offenses faced
50th
toughest of 130
Defenses faced
40th
toughest of 130
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 130 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NGeorgia | +32 | 3-10 | -7 | L |
| 2 | vsSouth Carolina State | FCS | 49-3 | +46 | W |
| 3 | vsGeorgia Tech | -6.7 | 14-8 | +6 | W |
| 4 | @NC State | +16.1 | 21-27 | -6 | L |
| 5 | vsBoston College | +0.9 | 19-13 | +6 | W |
| 7 | @Syracuse | +0.3 | 17-14 | +3 | W |
| 8 | @Pittsburgh | +17.6 | 17-27 | -10 | L |
| 9 | vsFlorida State | +7.6 | 30-20 | +10 | W |
| 10 | @Louisville | +7.8 | 30-24 | +6 | W |
| 11 | vsUConn | -25.6 | 44-7 | +37 | W |
| 12 | vsWake Forest | +10.1 | 48-27 | +21 | W |
| 13 | @South Carolina | +3.9 | 30-0 | +30 | W |
| 1 ·P | NIowa State | +14.3 | 20-13 | +7 | W |
Quarterbacks · 4
2021 · 80
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | D.J. Uiagalelei | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Taisun Phommachanh | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| QB | 3rd | Hunter Helms | JR | 6'2" | 215 | ★★★ |
| QB | 4th | Billy Wiles | SR | 6'3" | 220 | ★★★ |
Running Backs · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Will Shipley | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Kobe Pace | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Phil Mafah | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 4th | Darien Rencher | — | — | — | — |
| RB | 5th | Lyn-J Dixon | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| RB | 6th | Michel Dukes | — | — | — | ★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 15
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Justyn Ross | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Joseph Ngata | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 3rd | Beaux Collins | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Dacari Collins | SR | 6'4" | 215 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Will Taylor | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 6th | E.J. Williams Jr. | SR | 6'4" | 203 | — |
| WR | 7th | Ajou Ajou | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 8th | Will Brown | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 9th | Max May | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 10th | Will Swinney | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 11th | Frank Ladson Jr. | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| WR | 12th | Troy Stellato | SR | 6'1" | 184 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 13th | Drew Swinney | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 14th | Blackmon Huckabee Jr. | — | — | — | — |
| WR | 15th | Hampton Earle | — | — | — | — |
Tight Ends · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Davis Allen | — | — | — | — |
| TE | 2nd | Jake Briningstool | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Braden Galloway | — | — | — | — |
| TE | 4th | Sage Ennis | SR | 6'4" | 245 | — |
| TE | 5th | Luke Price | — | — | — | — |
Defensive Line · 15
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Myles Murphy | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| DE | 2nd | Xavier Thomas | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| DE | 3rd | K.J. Henry | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| DE | 4th | Justin Mascoll | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DE | 5th | Justin Foster | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DE | 6th | Greg Williams | — | — | — | — |
| DE | 7th | Regan Upshaw | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 1st | Etinosa Reuben | — | — | — | — |
| DL | 2nd | Malcolm Greene | SR | 5'11" | 190 | — |
| DL | 3rd | Tre Williams | SR | 6'2" | 320 | — |
| DL | 4th | Darnell Jefferies | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| DT | 1st | Ruke Orhorhoro | — | — | — | — |
| DT | 2nd | Tyler Davis | — | — | — | — |
| DT | 3rd | Bryan Bresee | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| DT | 4th | Payton Page | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
Linebackers · 13
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | James Skalski | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 2nd | Baylon Spector | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 3rd | Trenton Simpson | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 4th | LaVonta Bentley | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 5th | Barrett Carter | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Jeremiah Trotter Jr. | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 7th | Kevin Swint | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Sergio Allen | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| LB | 9th | Kane Patterson | — | — | — | — |
| LB | 10th | Keith Maguire | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 11th | Jake Venables | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| LB | 12th | Matthew Maloney | — | — | — | — |
| LB | — | Sherrod Greene | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
Defensive Backs · 16
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Mario Goodrich | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| CB | 2nd | Andrew Booth Jr. | — | — | — | ★★★★★ |
| CB | 3rd | Sheridan Jones | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| CB | 4th | Nathaniel Wiggins | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| CB | 5th | Elijah Rodgers | — | — | — | — |
| CB | 6th | Jack McCall | — | — | — | — |
| DB | 1st | Andrew Mukuba | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| DB | 2nd | Fred Davis II | SR | 6'1" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| S | 1st | Nolan Turner | — | — | — | — |
| S | 2nd | R.J. Mickens | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| S | 3rd | Tyler Venables | SR | 5'11" | 205 | — |
| S | 4th | Jalyn Phillips | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| S | 5th | Joseph Charleston | — | — | — | ★★★★ |
| S | 6th | Ray Thornton III | — | — | — | — |
| S | 7th | Carson Donnelly | — | — | — | — |
| S | 8th | Lannden Zanders | — | — | — | — |
Special Teams · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Ty Lucas | — | — | — | — |
| LS | 2nd | Jack Maddox | — | — | — | — |
| P | 1st | Will Spiers | — | — | — | — |
| P | 2nd | Aidan Swanson | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| PK | 1st | B.T. Potter | — | — | — | ★★★ |
| PK | — | Jonathan Weitz | — | — | — | — |
2021 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
28.346
Off PPA
+0.1015
Pass PPA
+0.1010
Rush PPA
+0.1135
Success
40%23
Explosive
1.2131
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Team Leaders
2021
| Pass Yds | Uiagalelei2,059·Phommachanh131·Helms58 |
| Rush Yds | Shipley678·Pace590·Uiagalelei304 |
| Rec Yds | Ross514·Ngata438·Collins387 |
| Tackles | Skalski85·Spector74·Simpson59 |
| Sacks | Murphy7.5·Simpson6.0·Thomas3.5 |
Advanced
2021 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.10 | +0.03 |
| Passing | +0.10 | +0.11 |
| Rushing | +0.11 | -0.05 |
| 1st Down | -0.01 | -0.11 |
| 2nd Down | +0.12 | -0.05 |
| 3rd Down | +0.31 | +0.41 |
Scoring Trend
2021 · pts/game
PPG For
26.8
PPG Against
15.0
Differential
+11.8
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2021
- Overall
- 9-3
- Home
- 6-0
- Away
- 3-2
- Neutral
- 0-1
- Conference
- 6-2
- Non-Conference
- 3-1
- One-Score (≤8)
- 4-2
- Avg Margin
- +11.8
Situational Splits
2021 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 6-0 | 34.0 | 13.0 |
| Away | 3-2 | 23.0 | 18.4 |
| Neutral | 1-1 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 1-3 | 15.3 | 19.3 |
| Conference | 6-2 | 24.5 | 20.0 |
| Non-conference | 4-1 | 29.2 | 6.6 |
Season History · last 12
5 AP top-10 · 12 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7-5 | 4-4 | #34 | #4 | 0-1 |
| 2024 | 10-3 | 8-1 | #22 | #9 | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 8-4 | 4-4 | #22 | #9 | 1-0 |
| 2022 | 11-2 | 9-0 | #13 | #4 | 0-1 |
| 2021 | 9-3 | 6-2 | #8 | #3 | 1-0 |
| 2020 | 10-1 | 9-1 | #4 | — | 0-1 |
| 2019 | 13-0 | 9-0 | #4 | — | 1-1 |
| 2018 | 13-0 | 9-0 | #3 | — | 2-0 |
| 2017 | 12-1 | 8-1 | #5 | — | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 12-1 | 8-1 | #2 | — | 2-0 |
| 2015 | 13-0 | 9-0 | #4 | — | 1-1 |
| 2014 | 9-3 | 6-2 | #18 | — | 1-0 |
Recent Form · last 5
5-0 SU · 3-1 ATS · O2/U1
Betting Profile
2021 · 12 w/ line
| Straight up | 10-3 |
| ATS | 4-833% |
| Over / Under | 4-7-1 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 4-7 |
| As underdog | 0-1 |
| Home | 2-4 |
| Away | 2-3 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #11 · 153 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★210 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #26 | 227 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
| 2024 | #11 | 272 | 2 | 10 | 8 |
| 2023 | #11 | 273 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| 2022 | #10 | 261 | 2 | 8 | 7 |
| 2021 | #5 | 291 | 3 | 15 | 2 |
| 2020 | #3 | 310 | 5 | 12 | 2 |
| 2019 | #10 | 276 | 1 | 12 | 6 |
| 2018 | #7 | 284 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
| 2017 | #16 | 239 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| 2016 | #11 | 271 | 1 | 12 | 4 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #4
Returning prod 26%Departed 74%
Talent composite935.1 #4 / 224
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)31 / 33 / 42
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2021
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
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- Social media reacts to Clemson landing an elite 2027 safety over GeorgiaHere’s a look at how social media reacted to Clemson landing one of the best defensive backs in the 2027 class over Kirby Smart and Georgia.CLEM1d
- Where Clemson lands in 2027 recruiting rankings after massive commitmentClemson football’s 2027 recruiting class is looking that much better with their latest commitment.CLEM1d
- 4-star safety announces commitment decision between Georgia, ClemsonFour-star safety Jayden Aparicio-Bailey chose Clemson over Georgia, picking the Tigers after a competitive recruitment.CLEM1d
- Four-Star Clemson Target Pushes Commitment Date Back; New Date TBDA former Clemson commit with 50+ offers just pushed his commitment date back, and has yet to detail a new one. As it stands, the Tigers remain the favorite.CLEM2d
- Jayden Aparicio-Bailey Commits to Clemson Tigers 2027 Class Over Georgia FootballThe Georgia Bulldogs have missed out on a massive 2027 recruit, as he announces his commitment to Clemson's class.CLEM2d
- Clemson lands one of the best safeties in the 2027 class over GeorgiaClemson lands one of the top safeties in the country over Georgia as the Tigers continue to stack talented players in the 2027 class.CLEM2d
- Clemson Tigers Land Longtime Defensive Back Target Over GeorgiaAfter over a year of heavy recruiting, Clemson lands a consensus four-star Alabama defensive back who chose the Tigers over the Georgia Bulldogs.CLEM2d
- Clemson Beats out Georgia for Blue Chip SafetyThe Tigers won out on yet another highly-sought after 2027 recruit. Jayden Aparicio-Bailey from Prattville, AL about 90 mins from Tuscaloosa and Auburn (but originally from California) narrowed his finalists to Georgia and Clemson before ultimately picking the Tigers. He joins S Jarrell Chandler, S Harrison Luke, CB Bryant Robinson, and CB PJ Chancellor as […]CLEM2d
- From 50-50 to all in: 4-star DB Jayden Aparicio-Bailey picks Clemson over GeorgiaClemson won one of the summer’s closest recruiting battles. Four-star defensive back Jayden Aparicio-Bailey of Prattville (Ala.) committed to Dabo Swinney and the Tigers over Georgia. The No. 117 prospect in the Rivals300 admitted the Bulldogs held the edge for much of the spring, but Clemson’s official visit on May 29 shifted the momentum and […]CLEM2d
- Clemson target, former commit pushes back commitment date after prayerSeth Williams will have Clemson waiting even longer as he pushes back his commitment date.CLEM2d
- Which Clemson Tigers Could Join Morgan Wallen in Concert Walkout?With the country superstar heading to Death Valley this weekend, here are some candidates who could get a nod.CLEM4d
- Four-Star Linebacker, Clemson Target Commits ElsewhereDespite getting traction away from the program in past weeks, a four-star linebacker decided to go to an SEC school on Thursday.CLEM4d
- Ranking Dabo Swinney's 5 Best Regular-Season Wins at ClemsonFrom Lamar Jackson to Notre Dame, these are the best wins Swinney has earned with the Clemson Tigers.CLEM5d
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- Clemson receives prediction for four-star OL Reece WilmesClemson received a prediction from On3’s Derek Young to land 2028 four-star offensive tackle Reece Wilmes, the brother of freshman Braden Wilmes.CLEM6d
- Clemson defensive line target commits elsewhere, Tigers swing and missDabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff fought, but failed to land a priority defensive line target.CLEM6d
- Clemson offers elite 2028 safety, Top 100 recruit in the countryDabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff are sending out offers in the 2028 class, with one of the best defensive backs in the country now offered.CLEM7d