Clemson football ranked No. 27 in Athlon Sports' preseason rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:17 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Clemson football opens the 2026 offseason ranked No. 27 by Athlon Sports. After a 7-6 finish in 2025, the Tigers are looking to rebound, with Christopher Vizzina expected to take over as quarterback. Clemson's schedule includes tough matchups against No. 10 LSU and No. 7 Miami. The team also aims to leverage returning talent and new transfers to improve its standings. Athlon's top five includes Ohio State, Georgia, Texas, Notre Dame, and defending champion Indiana, with Miami as the highest-ranked ACC team.
- •Clemson finishes 2025 season with a 7-6 record
- •Christopher Vizzina expected to start at quarterback
- •Clemson opens the season at LSU and hosts Miami
- •Athlon ranks Ohio State first, followed by Georgia and Texas
- •Clemson's key returning players include Sammy Brown and Will Heldt
- 12:17 PMYahoo Sports — Where Clemson lands in one national outlets college football rankings
"Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football team are being doubted by some heading into the 2026 season.
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