2020 Clemson Tigers football
ACC champion
Sugar Bowl (CFP semifinal),
L 28–49 vs. Ohio State
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
Ranking
CoachesNo. 3
APNo. 3
Record10–2 (8–1 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorTony Elliott (6th season)
Offensive schemeSpread
Defensive coordinatorBrent Venables (9th season)
Base defense4–3
Home stadiumMemorial Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2019
2021 →
2020 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 5 Notre Dame y^   9 – 0     10 – 2  
No. 3 Clemson y$^   8 – 1     10 – 2  
No. 22 Miami (FL)   7 – 2     8 – 3  
No. 18 North Carolina   7 – 3     8 – 4  
NC State   7 – 3     8 – 4  
Boston College   5 – 5     6 – 5  
Pittsburgh   5 – 5     6 – 5  
Virginia Tech   5 – 5     5 – 6  
Virginia   4 – 5     5 – 5  
Wake Forest   3 – 4     4 – 5  
Georgia Tech   3 – 6     3 – 7  
Louisville   3 – 7     4 – 7  
Florida State   2 – 6     3 – 6  
Duke   1 – 9     2 – 9  
Syracuse   1 – 9     1 – 10  
Championship: Clemson 34, Notre Dame 10
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll.

The 2020 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney, in his 12th full year. The Tigers competed as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and played their home games at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

The season was played amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The ACC settled on an eleven-game football schedule, with ten conference games with no divisions and one non-conference game. Clemson canceled their previously scheduled non-conference games against Akron and South Carolina, and kept their game against The Citadel. Precautions were taken to reduce the spread of the virus, including testing, isolation requirements, and limitations on the number of fans in attendance.

Clemson began the year ranked first in the preseason AP Poll, and handily won their first seven games of the season, including a 42–17 win over then-No. 9 Miami (FL). Starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence tested positive for COVID-19 on October 29, and was forced to miss the team's next two games against Boston College and temporary ACC member Notre Dame. The team escaped with a close win against Boston College, but lost on the road to then-No. 4 Notre Dame in double overtime, 47–40. Clemson won the remainder of their regular season games, and earned a place in the ACC Championship Game by finishing second in the division-less format with an 8–1 record, behind Notre Dame. In the rematch against the Fighting Irish, this time with Lawrence at quarterback, the Tigers were victorious by a score of 34–10, to win their sixth consecutive ACC title. In the final College Football Playoff rankings of the season, Clemson was ranked second, earning them a place in the national semifinal to be played at the Sugar Bowl against third-seeded Ohio State, a rematch of the previous season's Fiesta Bowl. Clemson lost the rematch, 49–28, to end the season at 10–2 and ranked third in the final polls.

Junior quarterback Trevor Lawrence led the team on offense with 3,153 passing yards and 24 passing touchdowns. He was named ACC Player of the Year and finished second in voting for the Heisman Trophy. The team's leading rusher was Travis Etienne, who was named a consensus All-American all-purpose back. Amari Rodgers was the team's leading receiver and was named first-team all-conference. On defense, the team featured two first-team all-conference members in lineman Bryan Bresee and cornerback Derion Kendrick. Bresee was named the ACC Defensive Freshman of the Year.

Offseason

Recruiting

Main article: 2020 college football recruiting class

Clemson's 2020 recruiting class consisted of 23 signees.[1] The class was ranked as the best class in the ACC and the third best class overall according to the 247Sports Composite.[2]

US college sports recruiting information for 2020 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Ajou Ajou
WR 		Clearwater, FL Clearwater Academy International 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Jul 27, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Sergio Allen
ILB 		Fort Valley, GA Peach County 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 217 lb (98 kg) Jul 26, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
DeMarkus Bowman
RB 		Lakeland, FL Lakeland 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 190 lb (86 kg) May 3, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 87
Bryan Bresee
DT 		Damascus, MD Damascus 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 92
Demonte Capehart
DT 		Bradenton, FL IMG Academy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Jun 5, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 86
Fred Davis
CB 		Jacksonville, FL Trinity Christian 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Apr 8, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Sage Ennis
TE 		Tallahassee, FL Lincoln 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Jun 17, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Malcolm Greene
S 		Highland Springs, VA Highland Springs 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Dec 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Trent Howard
OG 		Birmingham, AL Briarwood Christian 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 260 lb (120 kg) Dec 6, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN: N/A   ESPN grade: 3
Mitchell Mayes
OG 		Raleigh, NC Leesville Road 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 315 lb (143 kg) Mar 11, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 86
R.J. Mickens
CB 		Southlake, TX Carroll 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Apr 6, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Myles Murphy
DE 		Powder Springs, GA Hillgrove 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 271 lb (123 kg) May 17, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 90
Walker Parks
OT 		Lexington, KY Frederick Douglass 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 275 lb (125 kg) Oct 21, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Kobe Pryor
RB 		Cedartown, GA Cedartown 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) May 18, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Trenton Simpson
OLB 		Charlotte, NC Mallard Creek 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Dec 14, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Kevin Swint
DE 		Carrollton, GA Carrollton 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 245 lb (111 kg) Jan 26, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
Paul Tchio
OG 		Alpharetta, GA Milton 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 334 lb (151 kg) Nov 25, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
Bryn Tucker
OG 		Knoxville, TN Knoxville Catholic 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 292 lb (132 kg) Mar 14, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
DJ Uiagalelei
QB 		Bellflower, CA St. John Bosco 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 243 lb (110 kg) May 5, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 86
Tyler Venables
S 		Central, SC D. W. Daniel 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jun 2, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 75
EJ Williams
WR 		Phenix City, AL Central 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Aug 24, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
John Williams
OT 		Canton, GA Creekview 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Sep 1, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Tre Williams
DT 		Washington, D.C. St. John's College 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 308 lb (140 kg) Jan 26, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 86
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 2  247Sports: 3  ESPN: 1
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  • "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.

Offseason departures

NFL draftees

Player Round Pick Team Position
Isaiah Simmons 1 8 Arizona Cardinals LB
A. J. Terrell 1 16 Atlanta Falcons CB
Tee Higgins 2 33 Cincinnati Bengals WR
Tanner Muse 3 100 Las Vegas Raiders ILB
John Simpson 4 109 Las Vegas Raiders G
K'Von Wallace 4 127 Philadelphia Eagles S
Tremayne Anchrum 7 250 Los Angeles Rams G

Undrafted free agents

Player Team Position Reference
Sean Pollard Baltimore Ravens OL [3]

Transfers

Name Number Pos. Height Weight Year Hometown College transferred to Source(s)
Demarkcus Bowman 1 RB 5'10" 190 Freshman Lakeland, FL Florida [4][5]
Chase Brice 7 QB 6'2" 207 Redshirt Sophomore Loganville, GA Duke [6][7]
T. J. Chase 18 WR 6'1" 185 Redshirt Junior Plant City, FL FAU [8][9]
Xavier Kelly 22 DE 6'4" 265 Redshirt Junior Wichita, KS Arkansas [10][11]
Johnathan Boyd 46 LB 6'2" 217 Redshirt Sophomore Lilburn, GA Delta State [12]

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year
Lott Trophy[13] Justin Foster DE SR
Doak Walker Award[14] Travis Etienne RB SR
Davey O'Brien Award[15] Trevor Lawrence QB JR
Butkus Award[16] James Skalski LB SR
Jim Thorpe Award[17] Derion Kendrick CB JR
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[18] James Skalski LB SR
Tyler Davis DT SO
Outland Trophy[19] Jackson Carman OL JR
Tyler Davis DT SO
Paul Hornung Award[20] Amari Rodgers WR SR
Wuerffel Trophy[21] Darien Rencher RB SR
Maxwell Award[22] Trevor Lawrence QB JR
Travis Etienne RB SR
Manning Award[23] Trevor Lawrence QB JR

Schedule

Clemson had games scheduled against Akron and South Carolina, which were both canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[24][25] This will be the first season since 1908 that the Tigers do not play South Carolina.

The ACC released their schedule format on July 29, with specific dates selected at a later date.[24] Specific game dates were released on August 6, 2020.[26]

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 127:30 p.m.at Wake ForestNo. 1
ABCW 37–1368
September 194:00 p.m.The Citadel*No. 1
ACCNW 49–018,609
October 38:00 p.m.VirginiaNo. 1
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
ACCNW 41–2318,735
October 107:30 p.m.No. 7 Miami (FL)No. 1
ABCW 42–1718,885
October 1712:00 p.m.at Georgia TechNo. 1
ABCW 73–711,000
October 2412:00 p.m.SyracuseNo. 1
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
ACCNW 47–2118,629
October 3112:00 p.m.Boston CollegeNo. 1
ABCW 34–2818,690
November 77:30 p.m.at No. 4 Notre DameNo. 1
NBC/USAL 40–47 2OT11,011
November 283:30 p.m.PittsburghNo. 3
  • Memorial Stadium
  • Clemson, SC
ABCW 52–1718,819
December 57:30 p.m.at Virginia TechNo. 3
ABCW 45–10250
December 194:00 p.m.vs. No. 2 Notre DameNo. 3
ABCW 34–105,240
January 1, 20218:00 p.m.vs. No. 3 Ohio State*No. 2
ESPNL 28–493,000

Rankings

Further information: 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings
Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
( ) = First-place votes
Week
PollPre12345678910111213141516Final
AP1 (38)1*1 (60)1 (59)1 (55)1 (52)1 (59)1 (54)1 (52)1 (33)44444423
Coaches1 (38)1*1 (37)1 (44)1 (42)1 (46)1 (55)1 (52)1 (52)1 (43)44433323
CFPNot released33332Not released

Personnel

Coaching staff

Clemson Tigers football current coaching staff[27]
Name Position Alma mater Years at Clemson
Dabo Swinney Head coach University of Alabama (1993) 13th
Brent Venables Associate head coach/defensive coordinator/linebackers Coach Kansas State University (1992) 8th
Danny Pearman Assistant head coach, Special Teams Coordinator, Tight Ends Clemson University (1987) 11th
Tony Elliott Offensive coordinator/running backs Coach Clemson University (2002) 5th
Brandon Streeter Assistant coach, Passing Game Coordinator, Quarterbacks Clemson University (1999) 6th
Todd Bates Assistant coach, Recruiting Coordinator, Defensive tackles University of Alabama (2004) 3rd
Robbie Caldwell Assistant coach, Offensive Linemen Furman University (1977) 9th
Mickey Conn Assistant coach, Safeties University of Alabama (1995) 5th
Tyler Grisham Assistant coach, Wide Receivers Clemson University (2009) 1st
Lemanski Hall Assistant coach, Defensive Ends University of Alabama (1993) 3rd
Mike Reed Assistant coach, Cornerbacks Boston College (1994) 7th

Roster

2020 Clemson Tigers Football

Quarterback

  •  5 DJ Uiagalelei – freshman (6'4, 250)
  •  7 Taisun Phommachanh – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 220)
  • 15 James Talton – freshman (6'0, 185)
  • 16 Trevor Lawrence – junior (6'6, 220)
  • 18 Hunter Helms – freshman (6'1, 210)

Running back

  •  1 DeMarkcus Bowman – freshman (5'10, 190)
  •  9 Travis Etienne – senior (5'10, 205)
  • 14 Kobe Pace – freshman (5'10, 215)
  • 19 Michel Dukes – sophomore (5'10, 205)
  • 21 Darien Rencher – Redshirt senior (5'8, 195)
  • 23 Lyn-J Dixon – junior (5'10, 195)
  • 27 Chez Mellusi – sophomore (5'11, 200)
  • 32 Sylvester Mayers – Redshirt junior (5'6, 150)
  • 33 Ty Lucas – Redshirt sophomore (5'7, 220)

Wide receiver

  •  2 Frank Ladson Jr. – sophomore (6'3 205)
  •  3 Amari Rodgers – senior (5'10, 210)
  •  6 E.J. Williams – freshman (6'3, 190)
  •  8 Justyn Ross – junior (6'4, 205)
  • 10 Joseph Ngata – sophomore (6'3, 220)
  • 11 Ajou Ajou – freshman (6'3, 215)
  • 13 Brannon Specter – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 190)
  • 17 Cornell Powell – Redshirt senior (6'0, 210)
  • 22 Will Swinney – senior (5'9, 185)
  • 24 Hamp Greene – Redshirt freshman (5'9, 175)
  • 45 Josh Jackson – Redshirt senior (6'1, 200)
  • 81 Drew Swinney – Redshirt sophomore (5'8, 185)
  • 82 Will Brown – Redshirt junior (5'8, 190)
  • 83 Hampton Earle – Redshirt freshman (5'10, 185)
  • 86 Tye Herbstreit – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 175)
  • 89 Max May – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 190)

Tight end

  • 25 J.C. Chalk – Redshirt senior (6'3, 255)
  • 43 Will Blackston – freshman (6'1, 250)
  • 80 Luke Price – Redshirt junior (6'2, 235)
  • 84 Davis Allen – sophomore (6'6, 250)
  • 85 Jaelyn Lay – Redshirt freshman (6'6, 270)
  • 87 Sage Ennis – freshman (6'4, 235)
  • 88 Braden Galloway – junior (6'4, 240)

Placekicker

  • 29 B. T. Potter – junior (5'10, 180)
  • 36 Quinn Castner – freshman (5'5, 140)
  • 41 Jonathan Weitz – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 190)
  

Offensive lineman

  • 50 Kaleb Boateng – OL – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 315)
  • 52 Tayquon Johnson – OG – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 340)
  • 54 Mason Trotter – OL – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 280)
  • 55 Hunter Rayburn – OL – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 320)
  • 56 Will Putnam – OL – sophomore (6'4, 300)
  • 57 Paul Tchio – OL – freshman (6'5, 300)
  • 60 Mac Cranford – OL – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 290)
  • 62 Cade Stewart – OL – Redshirt Graduate (6'3, 305)
  • 63 Zac McIntosh – OL – Redshirt junior (5'11, 285)
  • 64 Walker Parks – OL – freshman (6'5, 295)
  • 65 Matt Bockhorst – OG – Redshirt junior (6'4, 315)
  • 67 Will Edwards – OT – Redshirt sophomore (6'5, 275)
  • 68 Will Boggs – OL – freshman (6'3, 290)
  • 69 Jacob Edwards – OL – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 300)
  • 71 Jordan McFadden – OT – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 300)
  • 72 Blake Vinson – OL – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 300)
  • 73 Bryn Tucker – OL – freshman (6'3, 314)
  • 75 Trent Howard – OL – freshman (6'3, 314)
  • 76 John Williams – OL – freshman (6'4, 300)
  • 77 Mitchell Mayes – OL – freshman (6'3, 300)
  • 79 Jackson Carman – OL – junior (6'5, 335)

Defensive lineman

  •  3 Xavier Thomas – DE – junior (6'2, 270)
  •  5 KJ Henry – DE – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 255)
  •  7 Justin Mascoll – DE – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 255)
  •  8 Tré Williams – DT – freshman (6'2, 300)
  • 11 Bryan Bresee – DT – freshman (6'5, 300)
  • 13 Tyler Davis – DL – sophomore (6'2, 300)
  • 19 Demonte Capehart – DL – freshman (6'5, 305)
  • 32 Etinosa Reuben – DT – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 280)
  • 33 Ruke Orhorhoro – DT – sophomore (6'5, 275)
  • 34 Jack Brissey – DE – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 225)
  • 35 Justin Foster – DE – senior (6'2, 275)
  • 40 Greg Williams – DE – Redshirt Freshamn (6'4, 260)
  • 44 Nyles Pinckney – DT – Redshirt Graduate (6'1, 300)
  • 53 Regan Upshaw – DE – Redshirt Graduate (5'11, 240)
  • 59 Jordan Williams – DT – Redshirt junior (6'4, 310)
  • 90 Darnell Jefferies – DT – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 290)
  • 91 Nick Eddis – DT – Redshirt junior (5'11, 270)
  • 92 Klayton Randolph – DE – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 250)
  • 95 James Edwards – DT – Redshirt junior (6'2, 300)
  • 98 Myles Murphy – DE – freshman (6'5, 275)

Punter

  • 39 Aidan Swanson – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 170)
  • 48 Will Spiers – Redshirt senior (6'5, 225)
  

Linebacker

  •  6 Mike Jones Jr. – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 220)
  • 10 Baylon Spector – Redshirt Graduate (6'2, 230)
  • 14 Kevin Swint – freshman (6'3, 230)
  • 15 Jake Venables – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 235)
  • 17 Kane Patterson – sophomore (6'1, 225)
  • 22 Trenton Simpson – freshman (6'3, 225)
  • 30 Keith Maguire – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 230)
  • 42 LaVonta Bradley – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 235)
  • 45 Sergio Allen – freshman (6'1, 225)
  • 46 Matt McMahan – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 220)
  • 47 James Skalski – Redshirt Graduate (6'0, 240)
  • 48 David Cote – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 215)
  • 49 Matt Maloney – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 200)
  • 53 Regan Upshaw – Redshirt junior (5'11, 235)

Defensive back

  •  1 Derion Kendrick – CB – junior (6'0, 190)
  •  2 Fred Davis II – CB – freshman (6'0, 185)
  •  9 R.J. Mickens – S – freshman (6'0, 200)
  • 12 Tyler Venables – S – freshman (5'10, 200)
  • 16 Ray Thornton III – DB – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 205)
  • 18 Joseph Charleston – S – sophomore (6'0, 190)
  • 20 LeAnthony Williams Jr. – CB – Redshirt junior (5'11, 185)
  • 21 Malcolm Greene – CB – freshman (5'11, 190)
  • 23 Andrew Booth Jr. – CB – sophomore (6'0, 195)
  • 24 Nolan Turner – S – Redshirt senior (6'1, 205)
  • 25 Jalyn Phillips – DB – sophomore (6'1, 210)
  • 26 Sheridan Jones – CB – sophomore (6'0, 185)
  • 26 Jack McCall – CB – Redshirt junior (5'11, 200)
  • 27 Carson Donnelly – S – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 195)
  • 29 Michael Becker – S – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 205)
  • 31 Mario Goodrich – CB – junior (6'0, 190)
  • 36 Landen Zanders – S – sophomore (6'1, 200)
  • 37 Jake Herbstreit – S – Redshirt freshman (5'11, 170)
  • 38 Elijah Turner – S – Redshirt Graduate (5'11, 190)
  • 39 Bubba McAtee – S – freshman (6'2, 190)
  • 47 Peter Cote – S – Redshirt junior (5'9, 200)

Long snappers

  • 46 Jack Maddox – Redshirt junior (6'3, 235)
  • 52 Tyler Brown – Redshirt Graduate (6'0, 220)
  • 58 Maddie Golden – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 220)

Source:[28]

Game summaries

At Wake Forest

See also: 2020 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team
Clemson Tigers at Wake Forest Demon Deacons − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 1 Clemson 14 13 10037
Wake Forest 0 0 31013

at Truist Field at Wake Forest • Winston-Salem, NC

Game information

Citadel

See also: 2020 The Citadel Bulldogs football team
The Citadel Bulldogs at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
The Citadel 0 0 000
No. 1 Clemson 28 21 0049

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: September 19, 2020
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 72 °F (22 °C) • Wind: 8 mph (13 km/h) ENE • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 18,609
  • Referee: Jeff Flanagan
  • TV announcers (ACC Network): Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (color), Eric Wood (sideline)
  • Sources:[31][32]
Game information

Virginia

See also: 2020 Virginia Cavaliers football team
Virginia Cavaliers at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Virginia 0 10 7623
No. 1 Clemson 10 14 10741

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: October 3, 2020
  • Game time: 8:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 57 °F (14 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 18,735
  • Referee: Jeff Heaser
  • TV announcers (ACC Network): Dave O'Brien (play-by-play), Tim Hasselbeck (analyst) and Katie George (sideline)
  • Sources:[33][34]
Game information

Miami

See also: 2020 Miami Hurricanes football team
Miami Hurricanes at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 7 Miami (FL) 0 10 0717
No. 1 Clemson 7 14 14742

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: October 10, 2020
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Wind: ENE @ 8 mph (13 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 18,885
  • Referee: Jeff Flanagan
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color) and Allison Williams (sideline)
  • Sources:[35][36]
Game information

At Georgia Tech

See also: 2020 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team
Clemson Tigers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 1 Clemson 17 35 71473
Georgia Tech 7 0 007

at Bobby Dodd Stadium • Atlanta, GA

  • Date: October 17, 2020
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Wind: Calm • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 11,000
  • Referee: Stuart Mullins
  • TV announcers (ABC): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Dan Orlovsky (color) and Marty Smith (sideline)
  • Sources:[37]
Game information

Syracuse

See also: 2020 Syracuse Orange football team
Syracuse Orange at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Syracuse 0 14 7021
No. 1 Clemson 17 10 71347

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: October 24, 2020
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C) • Wind: South @ 3 mph (4.8 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 18,629
  • Referee: Riley Johnson
  • TV announcers (ACC Network): Wes Durham (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (color), Lericia Harris (sideline)
  • Sources:[38]
Game information

Boston College

See also: 2020 Boston College Eagles football team
Boston College Eagles at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Boston College 14 14 0028
No. 1 Clemson 7 6 13834

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: October 31, 2020
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 73 °F (23 °C) • Wind: ENE @ 8 mph (13 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 18,690
  • Referee: Marcus Woods
  • TV announcers (ABC): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (color), Holly Rowe (sideline)
  • Sources:[39][40]
Game information

At Notre Dame

See also: 2020 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team and 2020 Clemson vs. Notre Dame football game
Clemson Tigers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish − Game summary
Period 1 2 34OT2OTTotal
No. 1 Clemson 7 6 10107040
No. 4 Notre Dame 10 13 0107747

at Notre Dame Stadium • Notre Dame, IN

  • Date: November 7, 2020
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 61 °F (16 °C) • Wind: SE @ 6 mph (9.7 km/h) • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 11,011
  • Referee: Jeff Heaser
  • TV announcers (NBC/USA): Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Tony Dungy (color), Kathryn Tappen (sideline), Jac Collinsworth (sideline)
  • Sources:[41][42]
Game information


Pittsburgh

See also: 2020 Pittsburgh Panthers football team
Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Pittsburgh 0 10 7017
No. 3 Clemson 31 7 7752

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

  • Date: November 28, 2020
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 68 °F (20 °C) • Wind: SE @ 1 mph (1.6 km/h) • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 18,819
  • Referee: Marcus Woods
  • TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (color), Todd Blackledge (play-by-play), Todd McShay (sideline)
  • Sources:[43][44]
Game information

At Virginia Tech

See also: 2020 Virginia Tech Hokies football team
Clemson Tigers at Virginia Tech Hokies − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 3 Clemson 10 7 141445
Virginia Tech 7 3 0010

at Lane Stadium • Blacksburg, VA

  • Date: December 5, 2020
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 37 °F (3 °C) • Wind: NW @ 8 mph (13 km/h) • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 250
  • Referee: Jeff Heaser
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Maria Taylor (sideline)
  • Sources:[45][46]
Game information

Vs. Notre Dame

See also: 2020 ACC Championship Game and 2020 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team
Clemson Tigers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (ACC Championship game) − Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 2 Notre Dame 3 0 0710
No. 3 Clemson 7 17 7334

at Bank of America Stadium • Charlotte, NC

  • Date: December 19, 2020
  • Game time: 4:00 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 48 °F (9 °C) • Wind: SSE @ 4 mph (6.4 km/h) • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 5,240
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Maria Taylor (sideline)
  • Sources:[47][48]
Game information

Vs. Ohio State

See also: 2021 Sugar Bowl and 2020 Ohio State Buckeyes football team
Clemson Tigers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (Sugar Bowl-CFP semifinal)− Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 3 Ohio State 14 21 7749
No. 2 Clemson 14 0 7728

at Mercedes-Benz Superdome • New Orleans, LA

Game information

Awards and honors

Players drafted into the NFL

See also: 2021 NFL Draft
Round Pick Player Position NFL club
1 1 Trevor Lawrence QB Jacksonville Jaguars
1 25 Travis Etienne RB Jacksonville Jaguars
2 46 Jackson Carman OT Cincinnati Bengals
3 85 Amari Rodgers WR Green Bay Packers
5 181 Cornell Powell WR Kansas City Chiefs

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