Clemson football projected for eight wins in ESPN's 2026 forecast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 12:03 PM
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
ESPN's Football Power Index projects Clemson football to achieve eight regular-season victories in 2026, exceeding Las Vegas' win total of 7.5. The Tigers' biggest challenge is the season opener against LSU, where they have a 24.7 percent chance to win. Games against Miami and Florida State also present difficulties, while Clemson is favored in most other matchups, including a 95.2 percent chance against Georgia Southern. The Tigers rank 19th nationally and have a 21.1 percent chance of qualifying for the College Football Playoff. The model indicates Clemson's schedule ranks as the 35th toughest in the country.
- •Clemson faces LSU with a 24.7% win probability.
- •Miami is the only other game where Clemson is not favored.
- •Tigers rank 19th in ESPN's Football Power Index.
- •Clemson is projected for eight wins, higher than Vegas.
- •Schedule deemed the 35th toughest nationally.
- 12:03 PMYahoo Sports — How Clemson football fares in ESPN’s 2026 game-by-game projections
"Here is what ESPN is thinking for the Clemson Tigers ahead of the 2026 college football season,
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