Clemson’s Ranking Sparks Contention

Clemson’s ESPN Power Four ranking at 22nd might sting a little, but it’s actually a badge of honor — proving they’re in the national conversation while spotlighting areas needing improvement. Ranked third in the ACC behind Miami and SMU, and just behind Florida and Iowa nationally, the Tigers have serious firepower on offense — especially at wide receiver — and a defensive edge star in Will Heldt. But with key NFL departures and quarterback uncertainty, analysts see a “step backward” from last year’s offense. Still, Dabo Swinney’s crew thrives on adversity — and this ranking could be the perfect fuel to prove the doubters wrong. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/0725bdc6fce2689e