Clemson Football 2024 Playoff Capsule
December 1, 2024 · CSM Staff
Clemson Tigers
ACC
2024 Record: 10-3, 7-1
Coach: Dabo Swinney
Coach Bowl Record: 12-8
Big Wins: 11/16 at Pittsburgh (24-20), 12/7 vs SMU (34-31)
Bad Losses: 11/2 Louisville (21-33), 11/30 South Carolina (14-17)
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Phil Mafah, RB, 1,106 yards
Passing: Cade Klubnik, QB, 3,303 yards
Receiving: Antonio Williams, WR, 838 yards
Tackles: Barrett Carter, LB, 76
Sacks: T.J. Parker, DE, 11.0
Interceptions: Khalil Barnes, S, 4
2024 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 35.7 (14th in nation, 4th in conference)
Passing Offense: 275.1 (16, 4)
Total Offense: 465.7 (8, 2)
Scoring Offense: 35.7 (14, 4)
Rushing Defense: 150.3 (73, 14)
Pass Defense: 206.9 (47, 3)
Total Defense: 357.2 (57, 6)
Scoring Defense: 21.1 (30, 2)
Turnover Margin: 1.17 (5, 1)
Sacks: 2.58 (31, 8)
Sacks Allowed: 1.58 (47, 5)
Recent Bowl Appearances:
| 2023 | Gator Bowl | Kentucky (38-35) |
| 2022 | Orange Bowl | Tennessee (14-31) |
| 2021 | Cheez-It Bowl | Iowa State (20-13) |
| 2020 | Sugar Bowl (semifinal) | Ohio State (28-49) |
| 2019 | National Championship | LSU (25-42) |
| 2019 | Fiesta Bowl (semifinal) | Ohio State (29-23) |
| 2018 | National Championship | Alabama (44-16) |
| 2018 | Cotton Bowl – Semifinal | Notre Dame (30-3) |
| 2017 | Sugar Bowl (semifinal) | Alabama (6-24) |
| 2016 | National Championship | Alabama (35-31) |
| 2016 | Fiesta Bowl (semifinal) | Ohio State (31-0) |
| 2015 | National Championship | Alabama (40-45) |
| 2015 | Orange Bowl – Semifinal | Oklahoma (37-17) |
| 2014 | Russell Athletic Bowl | Oklahoma (40-6) |
| 2013 | Orange Bowl | Ohio State (40-35) |
| 2012 | Chick-fil-A Bowl | LSU (25-24) |
| 2011 | Orange Bowl | West Virginia (33-70) |
| 2010 | Car Care of Texas Bowl | USF (26-31) |
| 2009 | Music City Bowl | Kentucky (21-13) |
| 2008 | Gator Bowl | Nebraska (21-26) |
| 2007 | Chick-fil-A Bowl | Auburn (20-23) |
*all team stats through 12/1
