Clemson football unranked in preseason AP poll for first time since 2011
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:51 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Clemson football has dropped out of the AP college football preseason top 25 poll for the first time since 2011. The team, led by Dabo Swinney, received the 26th most votes. This marks a significant shift in the program's standing amid struggles in adapting to college football's changing. The upcoming season will be crucial for Swinney and the Tigers as they aim to reclaim their status among the elite. Fans will be watching closely as the season progresses.
- •Clemson finished 26th in votes received for the preseason poll.
- •This is the first time Clemson is unranked since 2011.
- •The team faces pressure to adapt to changing college football dynamics.
- •Dabo Swinney’s coaching future may depend on this season's performance.
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Why Clemson football endured preseason poll drop from top 25
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