Clemson’s Ranking Reality Check | Clemson Tigers Football News

Clemson’s preseason ranking drop stings—no Top 25, just “others receiving votes”—as AP voters ignore Dabo Swinney’s offseason promises. Coaches’ poll gives them a shaky 23rd, but analysts like Josh Pate call that dubious too, especially with QB uncertainty between Tait Reynolds and Christopher Vizzina. Week one against LSU will be their reality check, while a manageable schedule outside Miami and LSU could still keep playoff dreams alive—if they avoid past pitfalls. 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/4b4dc4f6b4fd8ff3