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Clemson Tigers
 
Overall Rank: #10
 
#2 ACC
 
 
2023 Record: 9-4, 4-4
2023 Bowl: Gator Bowl vs. Kentucky (W 38-35)
Coach: Dabo Swinney
Offensive Coordinator: Garrett Riley
Defensive Coordinator: Wes Goodwin
 
Returning Leaders:
Rushing: Phil Mafah, RB, 965 yards
Passing: Cade Klubnik, QB, 2,844 yards
Receiving: Tyler Brown, WR, 531 yards
Tackles: Barrett Carter, LB, 62
Sacks: Wade Woodaz, LB, 4.0
Interceptions: Khalil Barnes, S, 3
 
Other Key Returnees: TE Jake Briningstool, WR Troy Stellato, WR Adam Randall, OL Blake Miller, S R.J. Mickens, DL Peter Woods, CB Avieon Terrell
 
Key Losses: RB Will Shipley, WR Beaux Collins, LB Jeremiah Trotter Jr., DE T.J. Parker, DT Ruke Orhorhoro, DB Andrew Mukuba, DT Tyler Davis, CB Nate Wiggins, S Jalyn Phillips, DE Xavier Thomas, CB Sheridan Jones, DE Justin Mascoll
 
Projected Postseason: Playoffs
 
2023 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 174.3 (42nd in nation, 6th in conference)
Passing Offense: 228.4 (60, 6)
Total Offense: 402.7 (50, 5)
Scoring Offense: 29.8 (50, 6)
Rushing Defense: 114.6 (22, 3)
Pass Defense: 173.2 (8, 2)
Total Defense: 287.8 (8, 1)
Scoring Defense: 21.1 (29, 4)
Turnover Margin: 0.46 (23, 3)
Sacks: 2.46 (36, 6)
Sacks Allowed: 2.15 (71, 9)