Clemson football ranked fifth in ACC as Dabo Swinney aims for rebound
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:11 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Dabo Swinney's Clemson football team is ranked fifth in the 2026 preseason ACC power rankings by On3's Andy Staples. This ranking follows a disappointing 7-6 season, raising questions about Swinney's future with the program. Clemson faces a challenging schedule against teams like Miami, Florida State, and North Carolina as they look to improve their standing. The team will need to harness its talent, including key players Christopher Vizzina, Sammy Brown, and Will Heldt, to turn around its fortunes in the upcoming season.
- •Clemson finished tied for seventh in the ACC last season.
- •The Tigers lost nine draft picks but remain talented.
- •Key players include quarterback Christopher Vizzina and linebacker Sammy Brown.
- •Clemson's schedule includes games against Miami and Virginia Tech.
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