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2024 Clemson Tigers football
Conference Atlantic Coast Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Garrett Riley (2nd season)
Defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin (3rd season)
Co-defensive coordinator Mickey Conn (3rd season)
Home stadium Memorial 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 April 27, 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

Recruiting

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

NFL draftees

Round Pick Player Position NFL club
1 30 Nate Wiggins CB Baltimore Ravens
2 35 Ruke Orhorhoro DT Atlanta Falcons

Undrafted free agents

Player Position NFL club Reference

Transfers

Players leaving

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

Incoming transfers

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

Preseason

Schedule

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

[26] [27]

Rankings

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

Game summaries

Vs Georgia

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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