Clemson Tigers 2026 Preview
Clemson are 0-1 in 2026. They went 7-6 (4-4 in the ACC). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
What changed for Clemson in 2026
- New offensive coordinator in Chad Morris (Texas State WR Coach)
- Starting QB from last season is gone, so backup QB Christopher Vizinna is expected to start (406 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT)
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup Gideon Davidson is expected to start (260 yards, 0 TDs)
- Two out of the three top WRs from last season return in T.J. Moore (837 yards, 4 TDs) and Bryant Wesco Jr. (537 yards, 6 TDs)
- Returning one starting offensive lineman
- Returning three starters on defense including their top tackler in LB Sammy Brown (106 tackles, 5 sacks). Three transfer players are expected to start on defense, all in the secondary, including Old Dominion transfer safety Jerome Carter (6 INTs - Tied-2nd in NCAA)
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Clemson Tigers 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LSU | Away | L 10-51 |
| 2 | Georgia Southern | Home | — |
| 3 | North Carolina | Home | — |
| 4 | California | Away | — |
| 5 | Miami (FL) | Home | — |
| 6 | Charleston Southern | Home | — |
| 7 | Virginia Tech | Home | — |
| 8 | Florida State | Away | — |
| 9 | Syracuse | Away | — |
| 10 | Georgia Tech | Home | — |
| 11 | Duke | Away | — |
| 12 | South Carolina | Home | — |
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Clemson Tigers play 12 games in 2026, 7 at home. They open against LSU. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Clemson is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.
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