Clemson’s Playoff Push Starts Now | Clemson Tigers Football News

Clemson football starts the season ranked 23rd in the coaches poll but unranked by the AP, with head coach Dabo Swinney bluntly calling his roster “nobodies” who must prove themselves. The biggest question is at QB, as Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynolds need to step up. Swinney’s ability to turn things around will determine if Clemson just makes a bowl or contemplates the College Football Playoff. CBS Sports sees them finishing in the Gator Bowl against Oklahoma — a step back from last year’s matchup featuring Virginia and Missouri. Their schedule is mostly manageable, with key ranked games against LSU and Miami, and favorable matchups against teams like Georgia Southern and Duke. Tougher tests lie ahead against Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, and South Carolina — but if they win those, a 10-win season could earn them an ACC title and playoff shot. Playing a bowl against a four-loss team? That’s not the goal anymore. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93a72bce1b969c0e