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Projections for the 2026 Clemson Tigers highlight a potential 1,000‑yard rusher under new offensive direction, a defense poised for All‑American recognitions, and a schedule that could position the team for an ACC title run.
After losing 14 starters and missing the College Football Playoff, Clemson is reshaping its squad with 11 transfers, a revamped wide receiver group, and a defensive line anchored by new edge rushers.
Clemson finished 2024 with a 7-6 record, prompting a major transfer portal push, the rehiring of Chad Morris and a quarterback competition that could define the Tigers' playoff hopes.