The Clemson football team enters the 2024 season with high expectations, ranking No. 14 in the preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll released on Monday. The Tigers, led by head coach Dabo Swinney, are poised to be a top contender in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and nationally this upcoming season.
In the poll, Clemson is the second-highest-ranked ACC team behind No. 10 Florida State. The conference boasts a strong showing with four total teams cracking the Top 25 – Miami comes in at No. 19 while NC State rounds out the ACC representatives at No. 24.
The Tigers’ No. 14 ranking matches their spot in the Coaches’ Poll, further validating the program’s status among the nation’s elite heading into the new campaign. Clemson faces a challenging schedule that includes a neutral site clash with No. 1 Georgia, which will serve as an early litmus test.
Historically, teams outside the preseason top 10 have climbed into national title contention, including Clemson’s own rise from No. 12 in 2015. This precedent offers optimism that the Tigers can outperform their initial ranking with a strong showing on the field.
Clemson kicks off its 2024 season against Georgia on August 31 in Atlanta. Tiger fans eagerly await to see if this team can claw its way into the top echelon of college football and compete for championships.
