The Florida Blacktips were a professional American football team, operating as a traveling team . They were a charter member of the Fall Experimental Football League , which was trying to become the developmental league for the National Football League . They were to play their home games at FIU Stadium in Miami, also the home to the FIU Panthers football and track and field teams. However, it was announced on September 22, 2014, that the Blacktips would drop 'Florida' from its name and play a truncated road schedule of only three games. The Blacktips' inaugural season began on October 15, 2014. They finished the 2014 season in last place at 0–3.
64-528: On September 18, 2014, the Blacktips announced the signing of former Clemson quarterback Tajh Boyd , however Boyd never played for the Blacktips, moving to the Boston Brawlers before the season started. The team was initially expected to permanently settle in a market it will share with an unspecified New York–Penn League baseball team for the 2015 season. However, a later announcement indicated
128-593: A 231-yard performance by Andre Ellington . This game was notable due to Sammy Watkins' absence, having been suspended the first two games due to a drug-related arrest in May 2012. Auburn leads the overall series 34–15–2 through the 2018 season. The O'Rourke–McFadden Trophy was created in 2008 by the Boston College Gridiron Club to honor the tradition at both schools and to honor the legacy of Charlie O'Rourke and Banks McFadden , who played during
192-480: A bowl record of 27-23. Clemson was a College Football Playoff finalist in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019, defeating Alabama in both 2016 and 2018 to secure the national title. Clemson has had six undefeated seasons (including the first-ever 15–0 team), boasted six consecutive playoff appearances from 2015 to 2021, and retains 27 conference championships, including 8 since 2011 . Its alumni include over 100 All-Americans , 17 Academic All-Americans and over 250 players in
256-590: A member for just the 2020 season. Wins and losses to Notre Dame in 2020 count toward standings and all-time records. Announced schedules as of January 3, 2023. Clemson Tigers Football Rivals.com team recruitment rankings under head coach Dabo Swinney: Seifried, C.S., Soles, M., Downs, B.J., & Bolton, C. (2019). The Build-up to Death Valley: Clemson Football Facilities Before Memorial Stadium. South Carolina Historical Magazine, 120(4), 234-259. 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship The 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship
320-640: A son met as opposing head coaches in a football game. Bobby Bowden won the first four matchups extending FSU's winning streak over Clemson to 11 dating back to 1992. Since 2003, Clemson is 11–6, including a 26–10 win in Clemson over then-No. 3 FSU. Also during this time the Tigers recorded a 27–20 win in Tallahassee in 2006 which broke a 17-year losing streak in Doak Campbell Stadium . 2007 was
384-620: A thrilling 45–40 victory. The next year, the teams again found themselves doing battle in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship in Tampa, Florida , with Clemson emerging with a last-second 35–31 victory and their first win over the Crimson Tide since 1905. Once again the teams met in the 2018 Sugar Bowl semifinal in New Orleans , Louisiana with a trip to the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship game on
448-566: Is among the largest stadiums in college football . Walter Riggs , often regarded as the "father of Clemson football," brought the sport to Clemson from the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Alabama (now Auburn University ). The team's first game, played on Halloween 1896, resulted in a 2–1 record for the inaugural season. Riggs influenced the choice of the team mascot and colors. The Tigers’ early success included their first undefeated season in 1900 under coach John W. Heisman , who led
512-522: Is considered by the NCAA and ACC to have no winner. Clemson was selected as the one seed in the second College Football Playoff and defeated the fourth seed Oklahoma on December 31, 2015, in the 2015 Orange Bowl . They lost to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the championship game on January 11, 2016. Clemson was selected to the third College Football Playoff as the second seed and defeated
576-675: Is defined by the leadership of Dabo Swinney , who became head coach in 2008. Swinney revitalized the program, leading the Tigers to multiple ACC championships and two national titles in 2016 and 2018. His tenure has been characterized by significant achievements, including the establishment of Clemson as a perennial contender in the College Football Playoff. Swinney’s ability to recruit and develop talent, combined with strategic hires like offensive coordinator Chad Morris and defensive coordinator Brent Venables , has sustained Clemson’s success. Notably, under Swinney, Clemson became
640-525: The 2021 Duke's Mayo Classic with neither team scoring an offensive touchdown; Georgia went on to win the national title in 2021. The Bulldogs maintains a 43–18–4 lead in the series. Clemson's rivalry with Georgia Tech dates to 1898 with the first game being played in Augusta, Georgia . Notably, both programs share the privilege of having John Heisman as a former coach. It was played in Atlanta for 44 of
704-777: The American football team at Clemson University . The Tigers compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). In recent years, the Tigers have been ranked among the most elite college football programs in the United States. Formed in 1896, the program has an all-time record of 804–473–44, with
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#1732780181449768-549: The Atlantic Coast Conference divided into two divisions of six teams each and began holding an ACC Championship Game at the conclusion of the regular football season to determine the conference champion. Clemson won its first outright ACC Atlantic Division championship in 2009. In 2012 and 2016, Clemson was co-champion of the Atlantic Division. On August 18, 2011, Georgia Tech vacated their 2009 ACC Championship Game victory over Clemson due to NCAA violations. The game
832-757: The Auburn-Alabama and Ohio State-Michigan rivalries, respectively. In 1951, the College Football Hall of Fame opened in South Bend, Indiana . Clemson has had 3 players and 4 former coaches inducted into the Hall of Fame. The NCAA recognizes All-Americans selected by the Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), The Sporting News (TSN), and
896-656: The College Football Playoff , defeating Alabama in the CFP National Championship Game both times. † Other selectors for 1981 included Berryman, Billingsley, DeVold, FACT, FB News, Football Research, Helms, Litkenhous, Matthews, National Championship Foundation, New York Times, Poling, Sagarin, and Sporting News †† Other selectors for 2016 include A&H, BR, CCR, CFRA, DuS, MCFR, SR, W ††† Other selectors for 2018 include A&H, BR, CCR, CFRA, CM, DuS, MCFR, SR, W Clemson won
960-591: The National Football League . Clemson has had eight members inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame : players Banks McFadden , Terry Kinard , Jeff Davis , and C. J. Spiller along with coaches John Heisman , Jess Neely , Frank Howard , and Danny Ford . Clemson is one of the founding members of the ACC and holds 21 ACC titles, the most of any member. Its 27 total conference titles, including six consecutive ACC titles from 2015 to 2020, are
1024-655: The New Year's Six Bowls, including nine during the "Big Four" era. Clemson has 34 finishes in the final top 25 in the modern era and it finished in either the Associated Press final poll or the coaches' final poll a combined 59 times since 1939. The Tigers play their home games in Memorial Stadium on the university's Clemson, South Carolina campus. The stadium's nickname, "Death Valley" was coined in 1948 by Presbyterian College head coach Lonnie McMillan after his teams were routinely defeated there. Memorial Stadium
1088-540: The Textile Bowl for the schools' similar missions in research and development for the textile industry in the Carolinas. The first meeting of the two schools occurred in 1899. Clemson has won 18 out of 23 contests since 2000. It is a particularly bitter rivalry amongst fans and students of both schools, even though it is not as competitive as the vitriol would suggest. Clemson holds a 60–30–1 series advantage through
1152-446: The previous year's championship game , the resulting title game between Clemson and Alabama became college football's first rematch between #1 and #2 in national championship game history. The Tigers won the game 35–31 on a go-ahead touchdown with one second left, having come back from a 14–0 deficit earlier in the game. Watson threw to WR Hunter Renfrow for the game winner. Clemson quarterback and Heisman Finalist Deshaun Watson set
1216-516: The 17th meeting between the two schools; however, prior to the previous championship game, the programs had only met once in the regular season since 1975. Alabama was led by head coach Nick Saban . The Crimson Tide were undefeated in the regular season and played the Washington Huskies in the 2016 Peach Bowl , winning 24–7. Alabama's defense was ranked first in the nation in points allowed (11.8) and yards per game (248). The defense
1280-551: The 2023 season. NC State has won 2 out of the last 3 games in the rivalry. The Clemson–South Carolina rivalry , which dates back to 1896, is the largest annual sporting event in terms of ticket sales in the state of South Carolina. From 1896 to 1959, the Clemson–South Carolina game was played on the fairgrounds in Columbia, South Carolina and was referred to as "Big Thursday." Beginning in 1960, an alternating-site format
1344-691: The Atlantic Coast Conference's 50th Anniversary, a 120-member blue ribbon committee selected the Top 50 football players in ACC history. Clemson led all conference schools with the most players selected to the Golden Anniversary team. Each of Clemson's honorees are All-Americans and former NFL players. The nine selectees from Clemson are: Source ESPN Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ACC temporarily added Notre Dame as
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#17327801814491408-530: The Blacktips would return in the same traveling-team status it held in 2014, solely owned and operated by the league. The team later quietly re-added the "Florida" portion back to its name. The Blacktips were unusual among FXFL teams in that it did not rely on NFL preseason castoffs for the majority of its roster (indeed, an article in The New York Times described the Blacktips as having "no set roster"). Its players were also paid significantly less than
1472-596: The FSU squad winning 57–0. As of 2022, Florida State leads the overall series 20–15. Before the dissolution of divisions in ACC Football as of 2023, the annual Clemson-Florida State game often decided which team would represent the Atlantic Division in the ACC Championship. However, under the ACC's new scheduling system, Clemson and Florida State are designated as permanent rivals and will continue to compete for
1536-497: The Football Writers Association (FWAA), respectively. Source: Alabama opened the game with a three-and-out , and Clemson failed to capitalize, turning the ball over on downs after failing to convert a 4th & 1. On Alabama's ensuing drive, Bo Scarbrough opened the game's scoring with a 25-yard rushing touchdown . The first quarter ended with Alabama leading Clemson, 7–0. Scarbrough scored again in
1600-671: The Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association in 1900 and 1902 (tied 1903 and 1906) along with the Southern Conference title in 1940 and 1948. Their 21 ACC titles (19 outright, 2 tied) are the most ACC football championships. In 1965, South Carolina violated participation rules relating to two ineligible players and was required to forfeit wins against North Carolina State and Clemson. North Carolina State and Clemson were then declared co-champions. † Co-champions In 2005,
1664-473: The Tide increased their lead to 10 after converting a 27-yard field goal. Clemson cut the lead to three with seven minutes left in the third quarter after Watson found Hunter Renfrow over the middle for a 24-yard touchdown pass. After an injury to Scarbrough, the Tide came out and scored on a 68-yard pass from Jalen Hurts to O. J. Howard on the next play; this put Alabama back up by ten points with 1:53 left in
1728-572: The Tigers in 1981 effectively settling the eventual national champion. No rivalry of that period was more competitive, as evidenced by the critical 11th-hour field goals kicked by Kevin Butler in 1984 and by David Treadwell more than once later in the decade. Despite blowouts in 1990 by the Tigers and in 1994 and 2003 by the Bulldogs, the series typically has remained very competitive with evenly matched games. Most recently, Georgia defeated Clemson 10–3 in
1792-663: The Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF) to determine if a player is regarded as a Consensus or Unanimous All-American. To be selected a Consensus All-American, a player must be chosen to the first team on at least three of the five official selectors as recognized by the NCAA. If a player is named an All-American by all five organizations, he is recognized as a Unanimous All-America. Clemson players have been honored 28 times as Consensus All-Americans, and 6 times as Unanimous All-Americas. † Unanimous All-American On July 23, 2002, in celebration of
1856-461: The drive came to a 3rd & 3 on the Alabama 32 yard line, which was converted on a pass to Renfrow to the Alabama 26 yard line with 0:19 left. The next play saw Watson find Jordan Leggett on a pass down to the Tide 9 yard line with 0:14 left. Watson threw to the end zone on 1st & goal; the pass was overthrown and the clock stopped with 0:09. On 2nd & goal, Watson targeted Mike Williams, who
1920-492: The first 47 match-ups, until Georgia Tech joined the ACC. When the Yellowjackets joined the ACC in 1978, the series moved to a more traditional home-and-home setup beginning with the 1983 game. When the ACC expanded to 12 teams and split into two divisions in 2005, Clemson and Georgia Tech were placed in opposite divisions but were designated permanent cross-divisional rivals so that the series may continue uninterrupted. In
1984-531: The first team since 1897 to finish a season 15–0. In 2022, Clemson defeated Syracuse 27–21, extending the Tigers' home winning streak to 38, a new ACC record. Clemson claims three national championships . In 1981 they finished as the only undefeated team with a 22–15 victory over the No. 4 Nebraska Cornhuskers in the 1982 Orange Bowl, and were named the national champions by all major four consensus selectors ( AP , Coaches , FWAA , and NFF ). In 2016 and 2018 they won
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2048-727: The game was officially known as the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship presented by AT&T . The game was played between the winners of two pre-designated bowl games played on December 31, 2016: the Clemson Tigers , who defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Fiesta Bowl , and the Alabama Crimson Tide , who defeated the Washington Huskies in the Peach Bowl . Having met in
2112-614: The game with a 13–1 record, with their only loss being to Pittsburgh . Clemson played the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl and won, 31–0. On offense, the Tigers were led by quarterback Deshaun Watson , who threw for 4,173 yards, 38 touchdowns and 17 interceptions on the season. Watson was also Clemson's second-leading rusher, rushing for 586 yards and 8 touchdowns. Clemson had two Associated Press Second-Team All-Americans and three AP Third-Team All-Americans. Clemson's cornerback Cordrea Tankersley and defensive end Christian Wilkins were First-team All-Americans with USA Today and
2176-408: The game, which supplemented coverage with analysis and additional perspectives of the game on different ESPN channels and platforms. A 30-second commercial cost up to $ 1 million to air. The game had a total of 26.03 million viewers, and earned a 15.3 overnight Nielsen rating , a 4% increase from the 2016 championship game. ESPN reported that the game set records in online streaming with
2240-439: The game. The drive came to a 3rd & 16, on which Jalen Hurts found ArDarius Stewart for a 15-yard pass to set up a 4th & 1, which the Tide converted via a Damien Harris 5-yard rush. Hurts found the end zone on a 30-yard rush just a few plays later to give Alabama the lead back, 31–28. Clemson took possession of the ball with 2:01 on the clock and the ball on their own 36 yard line. After another long catch by Mike Williams,
2304-540: The last 11 meetings. As of 2022 the Tigers lead the series 21–9–2. Between 1999 and 2007 the ACC Atlantic Division matchup between Clemson and Florida State was referred to as the "Bowden Bowl" to reflect the father-son head coach matchup between Bobby Bowden (Father, FSU) and Tommy Bowden (Son, Clemson). Their first meeting, in 1999, was the first time in Division I-A history that a father and
2368-713: The last Bowden Bowl game as Tommy resigned as head coach in October 2008. No. 3 Clemson pulled off a thriller in Tallahassee in 2016, 37–34, over the No. 12-ranked Seminoles. In 2018, No. 2 Clemson defeated Florida State in Tallahassee 59–10, which tied the Seminoles' worst loss margin in history. This marked a 2nd time the Tigers have beaten the Seminoles by more than 17-points. Clemson did it again in 2019, beating FSU 45–14. FSU has defeated Clemson by more than 17-points nine times. The most lopsided contest occurred in 1993, with
2432-419: The leather helmet era. The club plans to make this an annual presentation. Clemson first met Boston College on the football field in the 1940 Cotton Bowl Classic , the first ever bowl game for the Tigers and Eagles. Over the next 43 years, the teams met a total of 14 times. In 2005, Boston College joined the ACC and the Atlantic Division. Since then, the game has been played on an annual basis with Clemson winning
2496-489: The line. Alabama won by a score of 24–6 following two costly Clemson interceptions in the second half. Their most recent meeting was in the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship . This time, Clemson dismantled the No. 1-ranked Crimson Tide in a 44–16 rout to win its third national title. Alabama leads the series 14–5 through the 2023 season. These old rivals (which are often called sister schools) first played in 1899, but until 2010, had not faced each other in
2560-423: The most of any ACC school. Clemson's most recent ACC title came in 2022, against North Carolina. Clemson's streak of eleven consecutive 10-win seasons from 2011-2022 ranked second in active streaks behind the Alabama Crimson Tide , coming to an end after Clemson's 2023 season where they finished with a 9-4 record. Among its eight undefeated regular seasons, Clemson has been crowned national champion 3 times. Clemson
2624-475: The nation's Top 25 teams in 1990. Clemson holds a 27–23 record in bowl games through the 2022 season. This is a list of Clemson's 16 most recent bowl games. The two southern schools have long, decorated histories in the sport of college football. They first met on the football field on November 29, 1900. Clemson won the inaugural matchup by a score of 35–0. The Crimson Tide and Tigers met again in 1904 and 1905, with Clemson winning both games. Beginning with
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2688-483: The national champion of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision . The four teams were originally selected by a 13 member-committee. The championship game was a rematch of the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship , where Alabama defeated Clemson, 45–40, marking the first rematch between #1 and #2 in National Championship game history. Overall, the championship game marked
2752-404: The new system without divisions, they remain as such. The two schools are 127 miles apart and connected to each other by Interstate 85 . This distance is slightly closer than that between Clemson and traditional rival South Carolina (137 miles). Georgia Tech leads the series 50–35–2 with Clemson winning the last 8 in a row. The yearly conference and divisional match-up with NC State is known as
2816-400: The next meeting between the two squads in 1909, Alabama won the next thirteen matchups against Clemson. The Tide posted the biggest margin of victory in the rivalry in 1931, beating the Tigers by a margin of 74–7. In the first seven games of Alabama's 13-game streak, Clemson only score seven total points and was shut out in six of the seven games. After a 56–0 shutout Alabama victory in 1975,
2880-566: The other FXFL franchises, receiving only $ 300 for each of the two games that were played as opposed to the $ 1000 per game payout of the other teams. The FXFL, and thus the Blacktips as well, suspended operations on September 2, 2016. Running backs Wide receivers Tight ends Defensive linemen Defensive Backs Special teams Transfer List Refused to Report Rookies in italics Roster updated October 15, 2014 36 Active, 0 Inactive Clemson Tigers football The Clemson Tigers football program are
2944-572: The record for most passing yards in a championship game with 420, breaking his own record of 405 yards set in the 2016 National Championship Game . Deshaun Watson and Ben Boulware were named the Offensive and Defensive Most Valuable Players , respectively. It was Clemson’s first national title since 1981 . Competing bids were placed to host the championship game by Tampa , Jacksonville , Minneapolis , San Antonio , San Francisco , and South Florida . Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida ,
3008-512: The regular season since 1971. Along with snapping a 14-game losing streak to the Tigers of the Plains, Clemson also snapped Auburn's 17-game winning streak coming off of the 2009–2011 seasons after a home-and-home series in the 2010–11 seasons. The Georgia Dome then hosted the Auburn–Clemson rivalry the following year in the 2012 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game . Clemson defeated Auburn 26–19 riding on
3072-440: The second quarter, on a 37-yard rush to increase Alabama's lead to 14–0. Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson scored the Tigers' first touchdown of the game on an eight–yard run with six minutes left in the second quarter. The game went to halftime with Alabama leading, 14–7. The Tigers turned the ball over on their first drive in the second half; their fumble was recovered by Ryan Anderson and returned to Clemson's 16 yard line –
3136-540: The squads didn't meet again until 2008, when they squared off on opening weekend in Atlanta , Georgia. The Tide emerged victorious with a 34–10 victory. The last four matchups between the squads have had national championship implications and have greatly re-intensified the rivalry. The teams squared off in the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship in Glendale, Arizona , resulting in Alabama emerging with
3200-427: The streak came to an end in 2023, it was the 2nd longest active streak behind Alabama with 16. † AP Poll began selecting the nation's Top 20 teams in 1936. Only the Top 10 teams were recognized from 1962 to 1967. The AP Poll expanded back to the Top 20 teams in 1968. In 1989, it began recognizing the Top 25 teams. ‡ UPI/Coaches Poll began selecting its Top 20 teams on a weekly basis in 1950 before expanding to
3264-451: The team to a 19–3–2 record. Heisman’s coaching set a precedent for excellence and innovation. During the mid-20th century, the program experienced substantial growth under Frank Howard , who coached from 1940 to 1969. Howard's tenure saw Clemson win two Southern Conference championships and six ACC championships. Known for his colorful personality and imaginative storytelling, Howard integrated various offensive formations. His legacy includes
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#17327801814493328-414: The third quarter, which ended with Alabama leading Clemson, 24–14. Clemson scored just three plays into the final quarter as Watson threw a touchdown pass to Mike Williams ; this cut the lead down to 24–21. With 4:38 to go in the game, Clemson took their first lead in the game after Wayne Gallman scored on a one-yard touchdown rush; Alabama got the ball back on their own 32 yard line with 4:38 remaining in
3392-471: The third seed Ohio State on December 31, 2016, in the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl . The Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in the national championship games in both 2017 and 2019. Clemson has a 6–4 record in playoff games through the 2019 season. Clemson has ended their football season ranked 38 times in either the AP or Coaches Poll. Clemson had 12 consecutive 10-win seasons from 2011 to 2022. Before
3456-549: The three years of the Herschel Walker era came in Death Valley during Danny Ford 's 1981 national championship run. During the two programs' simultaneous glory days of the early 1980s, no rivalry in all of college football was more important at the national level. The Bulldogs and Tigers played each other every season from 1973 to 1987, with Scott Woerner's dramatic returns in 1980 and the nine turnovers forced by
3520-457: The title every year. Because of the new ACC scheduling system, there is a chance these rivals could face each other a second time in the ACC Championship. The Bulldogs and the Tigers have played each other 64 times beginning in 1897, with the 64th meeting played in 2014. Clemson's only regular-season losses of the 1978, 1982, and 1991 campaigns all came at the hands of Georgia "between the hedges", whereas Georgia's only regular-season setback during
3584-411: The tradition of rubbing "Howard's Rock" before home games and the naming of the playing field at Memorial Stadium as "Frank Howard Field" in 1974. The late 20th century and early 21st century saw the football program navigate through challenges and successes under multiple head coaches. Danny Ford led the Tigers to their first national championship in 1981 , achieving an undefeated season. Ford's era
3648-413: Was a college football bowl game that was played on January 9, 2017, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida . The third College Football Playoff National Championship , the game determined a national champion for the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) for the 2016 season . It was the culminating game of the 2016–17 bowl season . Sponsored by telecommunications company AT&T ,
3712-461: Was announced as the host site for the third College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship game on December 17, 2013. It became the first CFP championship game to not be held at the site of one of the " New Year's Six " bowls. It also was the first CFP championship game to be played outdoors as Raymond James Stadium does not have a retractable roof. This championship game is part of the third annual CFP, constituted by four teams playing to decide
3776-399: Was implemented using both teams' home stadiums. The annual game has since been designated "The Palmetto Bowl." The last eight contests between the programs have been nationally televised (4 on ESPN, 4 on ESPN2). Clemson holds a commanding 73–43-4 lead in the series through the 2022 season. It is often considered one of the most heated rivalries in all of college football, on a similar level to
3840-506: Was led by defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick , who had six interceptions and 62 total tackles. Jalen Hurts attempted to become the first true freshman quarterback since 1985 and only the second ever to win the National Championship. Alabama had four AP First-Team All-Americans on its roster and entered the game as a 6.5-point favorite over Clemson. Clemson was led by head coach Dabo Swinney . The Tigers entered
3904-480: Was marked by NCAA sanctions due to recruiting violations, which impacted the program's reputation and success. Ken Hatfield , Ford’s successor, focused on cleaning up the program's image but faced criticism from fans, leading to his resignation. Subsequent coaches, including Tommy West , struggled to achieve consistent success until the hiring of Tommy Bowden in 1999, who maintained bowl eligibility every season, but failed to secure an ACC championship. The modern era
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#17327801814493968-580: Was named poll-era national champion and finished with its third perfect season with a win over Nebraska in the 1982 Orange Bowl . Clemson was the National Championship Finalist Runner-up with a 14–1 record in 2015 before winning the National Title over No. 1 Alabama in college football's first National Championship rematch in 2016, and again in 2018. The Tigers have 46 bowl appearances, 20 of which are among
4032-610: Was named the game's Offensive Most Valuable Player . Ben Boulware , who recorded six tackles , including one for loss of yards, was named the Defensive Most Valuable Player. at Raymond James Stadium • Tampa, Florida Source: The game was broadcast in the United States by ESPN, ESPN Deportes (Spanish), and ESPN Radio . In Brazil, the game was broadcast on ESPN Brazil by Everaldo Marques (play by play) and Antony Curti (color commentator). As in past years, ESPN provided Megacast coverage of
4096-649: Was tripped in the end zone. The resulting pass interference call gave the Tigers 1st & goal with the ball placed on the 2-yard line with 0:06 left. On the next play, Watson threw a touchdown pass to Renfrow with 0:01 left; putting Clemson back in the lead, 35–31. After Clemson recovered an onside kick attempting to run out the clock, the game ended with a kneel-down and Clemson won the National Championship Game. Watson, who went 36-for-56 ( 64%) on pass attempts for 420 yards with three passing touchdowns, and ran for 43 yards and one rushing touchdown,
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