Clemson Football Schedule: Dabo Swinney's Tigers head into offseason (original) (raw)
Clemson football schedule: Offseason
Clemson’s season is over after Dabo Swinney’s team lost to the Tennessee Volunteers in the Capital One Orange Bowl. The Tigers went 11-3 in 2022. Stay tuned for next season’s schedule plus game-by-game predictions in 2023.
Clemson football roster outlook
All our predictions are based on the Tigers starting these key players:
- QB – Cade Klubnik
- RB – Will Shipley, Kobe Pace, Phil Mafah
- WR – Joseph Ngata, Beaux Collins, Brannon Spector, Dacari Collins, E.J. Williams
- TE – Davis Allen, Jake Briningstool
While several of Clemson’s players have graduated to the pros, head coach Dabo Swinney remains. After a 10-3 season in 2021, Clemson’s quarterback DJ Uiagalelei returns for his junior year, and he’ll have Will Shipley with him in the backfield. Justyn Ross has moved onto the NFL, but Joseph Ngata and Beaux Collins return for what should be big seasons.
The real story here is the defense. After allowing the second-fewest points in the nation a year ago, linebacker Trenton Simpson leads a star-studded cast into 2022. With Bryan Breese, Tyler Davis, and Myles Murphy forming the defensive line, the Tigers should have no trouble winning the battle of the trenches.
Clemson football scores
Week 1 – Clemson Tigers sting Georgia Tech 41-10
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Sept. 5 | Clemson Tigers 41, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 10 | 8 PM | ESPN |
Week 2 – Clemson claws past Furman 35-12
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sept. 10 | Clemson Tigers 35, Furman Paladins 12 | 3:30 PM | ACCN |
Week 3 – Clemson clobbers Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 48-20
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sept. 17 | Clemson Tigers 48, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 20 | 8 PM | ACCN |
Week 4 – Clemson outlasts Wake Forest Demon Deacons 51-45 in 2OT
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sept. 24 | Clemson Tigers 51, Wake Forest Demon Deacons 45 (2OT) | 12 PM | ABC |
Week 5 – Clemson Tigers climb past NC State Wolfpack
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct. 1 | Clemson Tigers 30, NC State Wolfpack 20 | 7:30 PM | ABC |
Week 6 – Clemson Tigers de-claw Boston College Eagles
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct. 8 | Clemson Tigers 31, Boston College Eagles 3 | 7:30 PM | ABC |
Week 7 – Clemson jumps past Florida State Seminoles
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat. Oct. 15 | Clemson Tigers 34, Florida State Seminoles 28 | 7:30 PM | ABC |
Week 8 – Clemson fights back to beat the Syracuse Orange
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct. 22 | Clemson Tigers 27, Syracuse Orange 21 | 12 PM | ABC |
Week 9 BYE
Week 10 – Clemson’s CFP hopes die against Notre Dame
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov. 5 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish 35, Clemson 14 | 7:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
Week 11 – Clemson climbs past Louisville Cardinals
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov. 12 | Clemson Tigers 31, Louisville Cardinals 16 | 3:30 PM | ESPN |
Week 12 – Clemson sinks Miami Hurricanes
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov. 19 | Clemson Tigers 40, Miami Hurricanes 10 | 3:30 PM | ESPN |
Week 13 – Clemson gets upset by South Carolina Gamecocks
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov. 26 | South Carolina Gamecocks 31, Clemson Tigers 30 | 12 PM | ABC |
Week 14 – Clemson crushes North Carolina Tar Heels
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec. 3 | Clemson Tigers 39, North Carolina Tar Heels 10 | 8 PM | ABC/ESPN3 |
Subway ACC Championship played at Bank of America Stadium
Bowl season – Clemson falls to Tennessee
| Date: | Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec. 30 | Tennessee Volunteers 31, Clemson Tigers 14 | 8 PM | ESPN |
Orange Bowl
Clemson Tigers 2023 schedule
Stay tuned to find out which opponents will be on Clemson’s 2023 football schedule. Once announced, we’ll also make game-by-game predictions for each outcome.
Clemson schedule prediction: 11-1
It’s difficult to find a game on the schedule that delivers a true problem for Dabo’s crew. There are several that could make life difficult for a few quarters, but Clemson just has so much defensive talent that likely gives them the eventual edge. The receivers will have to prove themselves, but a healthier rushing attack and the expected growth of Uiagalelei should carry this team all the way.
