2024 Clemson Tigers football team

2024 Clemson Tigers football
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorGarrett Riley (2nd season)
Defensive coordinatorWes Goodwin (3rd season)
Co-defensive coordinatorMickey Conn (3rd season)
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2023
2025 →
2024 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Boston College   0 – 0     0 – 0  
California   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Clemson   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Duke   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Florida State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Georgia Tech   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Louisville   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Miami (FL)   0 – 0     0 – 0  
NC State   0 – 0     0 – 0  
North Carolina   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Pittsburgh   0 – 0     0 – 0  
SMU   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Stanford   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Syracuse   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Virginia   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Virginia Tech   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Wake Forest   0 – 0     0 – 0  
Championship: December 7, 2024
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
As of May 1, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2024 Clemson Tigers football team will represent Clemson University as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers are led by Dabo Swinney, who will be in his 17th year as Clemson's head coach.

Offseason[edit]

Recruiting[edit]

Main article: 2024 college football recruiting class

Clemson's 2024 class consisted of 22 signees.[1] The class was ranked second in the ACC and tenth best overall by the 247Sports Composite.[2]

US college sports recruiting information for 2024 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Christian Bentancur
TE 		Woodstock, Illinois Marian Central Catholic 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 240 lb (110 kg) Jan 13, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
Sammy Brown
LB 		Jefferson, Georgia Jefferson 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jun 5, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN: N/A   ESPN grade: 5
Hevin Brown-Shuler
DT 		Atlanta, Georgia Pace 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 295 lb (134 kg) Apr 23, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Noah Dixon
S 		LaGrange, Georgia Troup County 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jan 30, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
David Eziomume
RB 		Kennesaw, Georgia North Cobb 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Mar 1, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Tavoy Feagin
CB 		Tampa, Florida Carrollwood Day 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Nov 20, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Corian Gipson
S 		Lancaster, Texas Lancaster 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Jul 22, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Ashton Hampton
S 		Tallahassee, Florida Florida State University School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Jul 15, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Nolan Hauser
K 		Cornelius, North Carolina Hough 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Nov 28, 2022 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
Ricardo Jones
S 		Warner Robins, Georgia Northside 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Jun 27, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Adam Kissayi[note 1]
DE 		Palm Bay, Florida Heritage 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jul 14, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
C.J. Kubah-Taylor
LB 		Olney, Maryland Our Lady of Good Counsel 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Dec 19, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Darien Mayo
DE 		Olney, Maryland Our Lady of Good Counsel 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 250 lb (110 kg) Jun 22, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
T.J. Moore
WR 		Tampa, Florida Tampa Catholic 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jun 6, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 86
Ronan O'Connell
OT 		Franklin, Tennessee Page 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Jul 4, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Champ Thompson
DT 		Norcross, Georgia Meadowcreek 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Jan 28, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Elyjah Thurmon
OG 		Hinesville, Georgia Bradwell Institute 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 265 lb (120 kg) Dec 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Mason Wade
OT 		Purcellville, Virginia Loudoun Valley 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Dec 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Bryant Wesco
WR 		Midlothian, Texas Midlothian 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jun 6, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 88
Joe Wilkerson
LB 		Rome, Georgia Rome 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Dec 19, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Drew Woodaz
LB 		Tampa, Florida Jesuit 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Apr 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 76
Watson Young
OG 		Central, South Carolina D. W. Daniel 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Dec 3, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 77
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 11  247Sports: 11  ESPN: 15
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.

Players leaving for NFL[edit]

NFL draftees[edit]

Round Pick Player Position NFL club
1 30 Nate Wiggins CB Baltimore Ravens
2 35 Ruke Orhorhoro DT Atlanta Falcons
4 127 Will Shipley RB Philadelphia Eagles
5 138 Xavier Thomas DE Arizona Cardinals
5 155 Jeremiah Trotter Jr. LB Philadelphia Eagles
6 196 Tyler Davis DT Los Angeles Rams

Undrafted free agents[edit]

Player Position NFL club Reference
Will Putnam C Las Vegas Raiders [4]
Sheridan Jones CB Buffalo Bills
Jayln Phillips S Los Angeles Chargers

Transfers[edit]

Players leaving[edit]

Players leaving
Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown College transferred to Source(s)
Andrew Mukuba 1 S 6'0" 195 Junior Austin, TX Texas [5][6]
Sage Ennis 11 TE 6'4" 240 Redshirt Junior Graceville, FL Virginia[a] [7][8][9]
Brannon Spector 13 WR 6'1" 205 Redshirt Senior Calhoun, GA Jacksonville State [10][11]
Hunter Helms 18 QB 6'2" 210 Redshirt Junior West Columbia, SC Rhode Island [12][13]
Domonique Thomas 20 RB 5'8" 210 Redshirt Junior Ohatchee, AL Georgia State [14][15]
Toriano Pride 23 CB 5'11" 190 Sophomore St. Louis, MO Missouri [16][17]
Lannden Zanders 36 S 6'1" 189 Redshirt Senior Shelby, NC TBD [18]
David Ojiegbe 42 DE 6'3" 240 Freshman Largo, MD Pittsburgh [19][20]
Jaden Kinard 46 S 5'10" 185 Redshirt Freshman Pawleys Island, SC TBD [21]
Zack Owens 72 OL 6'6" 375 Redshirt Freshman Covington, Georgia Colorado [22][23]
Mitchell Mayes 77 OL 6'3" 305 Senior Raleigh, NC Charlotte [24][25]
Beaux Collins 80 WR 6'3" 210 Junior Los Angeles, CA Notre Dame [26][27]
  1. ^ Originally committed to Florida A&M.

Incoming transfers[edit]

Incoming transfers
Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown Previous School Source(s)

Preseason[edit]

Schedule[edit]

DateOpponentSiteResult
August 31vs. Georgia*
September 7Appalachian State*
September 21NC State
September 28Stanford
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
October 5at Florida State
October 12at Wake Forest
October 19Virginia
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
November 2Louisville
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
November 9at Virginia Tech
November 16at Pittsburgh
November 23The Citadel*
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
November 30South Carolina*
  • *Non-conference game

[28][29]

Rankings[edit]

Further information: 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP
Coaches
CFPNot released

Game summaries[edit]

Vs Georgia[edit]

See also: 2024 Georgia Bulldogs football team
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Georgia 0 0 000
Clemson 0 0 000

at Mercedes-Benz Stadium • Atlanta, GA

  • Date: August 31, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics CLEM UGA
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Appalachian State[edit]

See also: 2024 Appalachian State Mountaineers football team
Appalachian State Mountaineers vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Appalachian State 0 0 000
Clemson 0 0 000

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: September 7, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics APP CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

North Carolina State[edit]

See also: 2024 NC State Wolfpack football team and Textile Bowl
NC State Wolfpack vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
NC State 0 0 000
Clemson 0 0 000

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: September 21, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics NCSU CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Stanford[edit]

See also: 2024 Stanford Cardinal football team
Stanford Cardinal vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Stanford 0 0 000
Clemson 0 0 000

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: September 28, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics STAN CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

at Florida State[edit]

See also: 2024 Florida State Seminoles football team
Clemson Tigers vs. Florida State Seminoles − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Clemson 0 0 000
Florida State 0 0 000

at Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, FL

  • Date: October 5, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics CLEM FSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

at Wake Forest[edit]

See also: 2024 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team
Clemson Tigers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Clemson 0 0 000
Wake Forest 0 0 000

at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium • Winston-Salem, NC

  • Date: October 12, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics CLEM WAKE
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Virginia[edit]

See also: 2024 Virginia Cavaliers football team
Virginia Cavaliers vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Virginia 0 0 000
Clemson 0 0 000

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: October 19, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics UVA CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Louisville[edit]

See also: 2024 Louisville Cardinals football team
Louisville Cardinals vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Louisville 0 0 000
Clemson 0 0 000

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: November 2, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics LOU CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

at Virginia Tech[edit]

See also: 2024 Virginia Tech Hokies football team
Clemson Tigers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Clemson 0 0 000
Virginia Tech 0 0 000

at Lane Stadium • Blacksburg, VA

  • Date: November 9, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics CLEM VT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

at Pittsburgh[edit]

See also: 2024 Pittsburgh Panthers football team
Clemson Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Panthers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Clemson 0 0 000
Pittsburgh 0 0 000

at Acrisure Stadium • Pittsburgh, PA

  • Date: November 16, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics CLEM PITT
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

The Citadel[edit]

See also: 2024 The Citadel Bulldogs football team
Citadel Bulldogs vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
The Citadel 0 0 000
Clemson 0 0 000

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: November 23, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics CIT CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

South Carolina[edit]

See also: 2024 South Carolina Gamecocks football team
South Carolina Gamecocks vs. Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
South Carolina 0 0 000
Clemson 0 0 000

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: November 30, 2024
  • Game weather: Temperature: • Wind: • Weather:
  • Sources:
Game information
Statistics SCAR CLEM
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kissayi enrolled early at Clemson and transferred to Minnesota prior to the 2024 season.[3]
  1. ^ "Clemson 2024 Football Commits". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "2024 Football Team Rankings [Composite]". 247Sports.com. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "Former Clemson DE Adam Kissayi picks transfer portal destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. April 21, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  4. ^ "Clemson NFL free agent signings". tigernet.com. TigerNet. April 29, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  5. ^ "Clemson DB Andrew Mukuba enters NCAA transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  6. ^ "Clemson DB Andrew Mukuba announces transfer destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 18, 2023. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  7. ^ "Clemson TE headed to the portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. November 30, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  8. ^ "Former Clemson tight end Sage Ennis announces transfer destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 17, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  9. ^ "Former Clemson TE Sage Ennis switches transfer to ACC school". tigernet.com. TigerNet. January 8, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  10. ^ "Clemson WR Brannon Spector enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. January 3, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  11. ^ "Former Clemson WR Brannon Spector announces transfer destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  12. ^ "Clemson QB Hunter Helms enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. November 28, 2023. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
  13. ^ Fowler, Chapel (January 5, 2024). "Former Clemson quarterback finds new home at FCS football program". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  14. ^ "Clemson RB Domonique Thomas enters the portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2023.
  15. ^ "Clemson RB Domonique Thomas announces transfer destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 16, 2023. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  16. ^ "Clemson defensive back Toriano Pride announces transfer portal entry". tigernet.com. TigerNet. November 30, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
  17. ^ "Former Clemson DB Toriano Pride Jr. commits to SEC school". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 6, 2023. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  18. ^ "Reports: Former Clemson safety Lannden Zanders enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 19, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  19. ^ "Clemson D-linemen David Ojiegbe enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 5, 2023. Retrieved December 5, 2023.
  20. ^ "Former Clemson defender David Ojiegbe announces transfer destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 19, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2023.
  21. ^ "Son of Clemson legend enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. January 2, 2024. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  22. ^ "Clemson lineman Zack Owens enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  23. ^ "Former Clemson lineman Zack Owens commits to Coach Prime, Colorado". tigernet.com. TigerNet. April 28, 2024. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  24. ^ "Clemson lineman Mitchell Mayes enters transfer portal". tigernet.com. TigerNet. November 29, 2023. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  25. ^ "Former Clemson lineman Mitchell Mayes announces transfer destination". tigernet.com. TigerNet. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
  26. ^ Long, Christina (November 30, 2023). "Clemson football wide receiver Beaux Collins will enter transfer portal". The Greenville News. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  27. ^ Crumpton, Tony (December 10, 2023). "Former Clemson WR commits to Notre Dame". tigernet.com. TigerNet. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
  28. ^ "2024 Clemson Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
  29. ^ "2024 Clemson Tigers Football Schedule". The Palmetto Bowl. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
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