2016 Clemson Tigers football team

2016 ACC football standings
	Atlantic Division
	Coastal Division
	$ – Conference champion; x – Division champion/co-champions; As of May 23, 2016; Rankings from AP Poll

Clemson Tigers football
2016 Clemson Tigers football
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Consensus national champion; ACC champion; ACC Atlantic Division champion; Fiesta Bowl champion
ACC Championship, W 42–35 vs. Virginia Tech
Fiesta Bowl (CFP Semifinal),; W 31–0 vs. Ohio State; CFP National Championship; W 35–31 vs. Alabama
Conference	Atlantic Coast Conference Atlantic Division
Ranking
Coaches	#1
AP	#1
2016 record	14–1 (7–1 ACC)
Head coach	Dabo Swinney (8th full, 9th overall year)
Co-offensive coordinator	Tony L. Elliott (2nd year)
Co-offensive coordinator	Jeff Scott (2nd year)
Offensive scheme	Spread
Defensive coordinator	Brent Venables (5th year)
Base defense	4–3
Home stadium	Memorial Stadium; (Capacity: 81,500)
« 2015	2017 »

The 2016 Clemson Tigers football team represented Clemson University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers were led by head coach Dabo Swinney in his eighth full year and ninth overall since taking over midway through 2008 season. They played their home games at Memorial Stadium, also known as "Death Valley", and competed in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Tigers entered the 2016 season after a 14–1 record and as finalists in the CFP National Championship game for the 2015 season.^[1]

After finishing the regular season 12-1 with a win over Coastal Division champion #23 Virginia Tech in the 2016 ACC Championship game, the #2 Tigers advanced to the 2016 College Football Playoff semifinal and went on to defeat the #3 Ohio State Buckeyes 31-0, in the 2016 Fiesta Bowl on December 31, 2016. Both top ranked Clemson and Alabama met again in college football's first rematch in National Championship game history, the 2017 CFP National Championship game in Tampa, Florida. On January 9, 2017, the Clemson Tigers would go on to defeat the Alabama Crimson Tide in the rematch by a score of 35 to 31, winning their first consensus National Football Championship since 1981. Clemson subsequently finished with #1 rankings in both the Associated Press Poll and the AFCA Coaches' Poll for the 2016 season.

Schedule

Clemson announced their schedule for the 2016 season on January 26, 2016.^[2] The Tigers' schedule consisted of 7 home games and 5 away games. Clemson hosted conference opponents Louisville, NC State, Syracuse, and Pitt and travel to Florida State, Boston College, Wake Forest, and Georgia Tech. The Tigers hosted out-of-conference opponents Troy, South Carolina State and South Carolina and travelled to out-of-conference opponent Auburn. Clemson's out-of-conference opponents represented the Sun Belt, MEAC, and SEC conferences, respectively.

Date	Time	Opponent^#	Rank^#	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
September 3	9:00 p.m.	at Auburn*	#2	Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, AL (rivalry)	ESPN	W 19–13	87,451
September 10	12:30 p.m.	Troy*	#2	Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC	ACCN	W 30–24	78,532
September 17	12:00 p.m.	South Carolina State*	#5	Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC	ACCRSN	W 59–0	79,590
September 22	7:30 p.m.	at Georgia Tech	#5	Bobby Dodd Stadium • Atlanta, GA (rivalry)	ESPN	W 26–7	53,932
October 1	8:00 p.m.	#3 Louisville	#5	Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC	ABC	W 42–36	83,362
October 7	7:30 p.m.	at Boston College	#3	Alumni Stadium • Chestnut Hill, MA (O'Rourke–McFadden Trophy)	ESPN	W 56–10	44,500
October 15	12:00 p.m.	NC State	#3	Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC (Textile Bowl)	ABC	W 24–17 ^OT	81,200
October 29	8:00 p.m.	at #12 Florida State	#4	Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, FL (rivalry)	ABC	W 37–34	78,025
November 5	3:30 p.m.	Syracuse	#3	Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC	ABC/ESPN2	W 54–0	80,609
November 12	3:30 p.m.	Pittsburgh	#3	Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC	ABC	L 42–43	81,048
November 19	7:00 p.m.	at Wake Forest	#5	BB&T Field • Winston-Salem, NC	ESPN	W 35–13	31,512
November 26	7:30 p.m.	South Carolina*	#4	Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC (Palmetto Bowl)	ESPN	W 56–7	81,542
December 3	8:00 p.m.	vs. No. 19 Virginia Tech	#3	Camping World Stadium • Orlando, FL (ACC Championship Game)	ABC	W 42–35	50,628
December 31	7:00 p.m.	vs. #2 Ohio State*	#3	University of Phoenix Stadium • Glendale, AZ (Fiesta Bowl – CFP Semifinal)	ESPN	W 31–0	71,279
January 9, 2017	8:30 p.m.	vs. #1 Alabama*	#3	Raymond James Stadium • Tampa, FL (CFP National Championship / rivalry)	ESPN	W 35–31	74,512
*Non-conference game. Homecoming. ^#Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game. All times are in Eastern Time. Schedule Source^[3].

Rankings

Ranking movements
**Legend:** ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. ( ) = First place votes.
	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	Final
AP	2 (16)	2 (2)	5	5	5	3 (1)	3 (2)	4	3	3	3	3	5	4	3	3	1 (60)
Coaches'	2 (7)	2 (2)	3 (1)	3 (1)	3 (1)	3 (2)	3 (1)	3 (1)	3 (1)	3 (1)	2 (2)	2	4	3	3	3	1 (60)
CFP	Not released									2	2	2	4	4	3	2	Not released

Personnel

Coaching staff

Head coach Dabo Swinney added two new additions to the Tigers' coaching staff in late March 2016 with Mickey Conn and Kyle Richardson.^[4] Swinney hired former Grayson (GA) head coach Mickey Conn as a defensive analyst for the Tigers along with former Northwestern (SC) head coach Kyle Richardson, who will serve as the team's offensive analyst. Both coaches were extremely successful at their former high schools with a combined win/loss record of 195-61 and numerous championship titles.^[5]^[6]

Name	Position	CU Years	Alma mater
Dabo Swinney	Head Coach	14th	Alabama (1993)
Dan Brooks	Associate Head Coach / Defensive Tackles Coach	8th	Western Carolina (1976)
Danny Pearman	Assistant Head Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Tight Ends Coach	9th	Clemson (1987)
Brent Venables	Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach	5th	Kansas State (1992)
Marion Hobby	Co-Defensive Coordinator / Defensive Ends Coach	7th	Tennessee (1995)
Jeff Scott	Co-Offensive Coordinator / Wide Receivers Coach	9th	Clemson (2003)
Tony Elliott	Co-Offensive Coordinator / Running Backs Coach	6th	Clemson (2002)
Robbie Caldwell	Offensive Linemen Coach	6th	Furman (1977)
Mike Reed	Defensive Backs Coach	4th	Boston College (1994)
Brandon Streeter	Recruiting Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach	3rd	Clemson (1999)
Joey Batson	Director of Strength and Conditioning	20th	Newberry College (1981)
Mickey Conn	Defensive Analyst	1st	Alabama (1992)
Kyle Richardson	Offensive Analyst	1st	Appalachian State (2001)

Roster

2016 Clemson Tigers Football

Quarterback

2 Kelly Bryant - Sophomore (6'3, 215)
4 Deshaun Watson - Junior (6'2, 210)
6 Zerrick Cooper - Freshman (6'4, 205)
10 Tucker Israel - Freshman (5'11, 195)
12 Nick Schuessler - Senior (6'3, 200)
18 James Barnes - Freshman (6'1, 175)

Running Back

9 Wayne Gallman - Junior (6'1, 215)
21 Darien Rencher - Freshman (5'8, 190)
22 Tyshon Dye - Junior (6'0, 215)
26 Adam Choice - Sophomore (5'9, 215)
27 C.J. Fuller - Sophomore (5'10, 210)
28 Tavien Feaster - Freshman (6'0, 205)

Wide Receiver

1 Trevion Thompson - Sophomore (6'2, 200)
3 Artavis Scott - Junior (5'11, 190)
7 Mike Williams - Junior (6'4, 220)
8 Deon Cain - Sophomore (6'2, 200)
11 Shadell Bell - Freshman (6'2, 200)
13 Hunter Renfrow - Sophomore (5'10, 175) (+P)
14 Diondre Overton - Freshman (6'5, 195)
17 Cornell Powell - Freshman (6'1, 200)
18 T.J. Chase - Freshman (6'2, 185)
34 Ray-Ray McCloud - Sophomore (5'10, 180)
81 Kanyon Tuttle - Freshman (5'11, 170)
82 Adrien Dunn - Junior (5'7, 175)
83 Carter Groomes - Freshman (5'9, 180)
85 Seth Ryan - Junior (6'0, 175)
86 Ty Thomason - Freshman (5'10, 210)
88 Sean Mac Lain - Senior (6'4, 210)

Tight End

16 Jordan Leggett - Senior (6'5, 255)
25 J.C. Chalk - Freshman (6'4, 230)
44 Garrett Williams - Sophomore (6'2, 235)
80 Milan Richard - Sophomore (6'2, 250)
83 Jesse Fisher - Freshman (6'4, 215)
84 Cannon Smith - Sophomore (6'5, 260)
87 D.J. Greenlee - Junior (6'2, 245)

Placekicker

39 Christian Groomes - Sophomore (5'10, 185) (+P)
47 Alex Spence - Sophomore (6'1, 190)
92 Greg Huegel - Sophomore (5'11, 185)

Offensive Lineman

50 Justin Falcinelli - OL - Sophomore (6'3, 305)
51 Taylor Hearn - OL - Sophomore (6'5, 330)
55 Tyrone Crowder - OG - Junior (6'2, 330)
57 Jay Guillermo - OL - Senior (6'3, 325)
59 Gage Cervenka - OL - Freshman (6'3, 305)
60 Kelby Bevelle - OL - Junior (6'4, 260)
62 Cade Stewart - OL - Freshman (6'4, 310)
63 Jake Fruhmorgen - OT - Sophomore (6'6, 280)
64 Pat Godfrey - OL - Freshman (6'3, 260)
69 Maverick Morris - OG - Junior (6'5, 300)
70 Seth Penner - OG - Freshman (6'3, 320)
71 Noah Green - OL - Freshman (6'5, 285)
72 Logan Tisch - OL - Freshman (6'2, 290)
73 Tremayne Anchrum - OL - Freshman (6'3, 290)
74 John Simpson - OL - Freshman (6'4, 290)
75 Mitch Hyatt - OT - Sophomore (6'5, 295)
76 Sean Pollard - OL - Freshman (6'5, 295)
77 Zach Giella - C - Freshman (6'5, 295)
78 Chandler Reeves - OL - Freshman (6'6, 270)
79 Matthew Ryan - C - Freshman (6'2, 320)

Defensive Lineman

7 Lasamuel Davis - Freshman (6'4, 215)
22 Xavier Kelly - DE - Freshman (6'5, 255)
40 Jaquarius Brice - DE - Junior (6'1, 215)
42 Christian Wilkins - DT - Sophomore (6'4, 315)
45 Chris Register - DE - Sophomore (6'2, 245)
49 Richard Yeargin - DE - Sophomore (6'3, 255)
50 Jabril Robinson - DT - Sophomore (6'2, 280)
56 Scott Pagano - DT - Junior (6'3, 295)
61 Kaleb Bevelle - DE - Junior (6'4, 255)
67 Albert Huggins - DT - Sophomore (6'4, 295)
90 Dexter Lawrence - DT - Freshman (6'5, 340)
91 Austin Bryant - DE - Sophomore (6'4, 265)
92 Nyles Pinckney - DT - Freshman (6'3, 300)
93 Sterling Johnson - DE - Freshman (6'4, 295)
94 Carlos Watkins - DT - Senior (6'3, 300)
99 Clelin Ferrell - DE - Freshman (6'5, 255)

Punter

32 Andy Teasdall - Senior (5'11, 190)
48 Will Spiers - Freshman (6'5, 220)
96 Michael Batson - Freshman (5'10, 200)
97 Carson King - Freshman (6'0, 215)

Linebacker

5 Shaq Smith - Freshman (6'3, 240)
6 Dorian O'Daniel - Junior (6'1, 215)
10 Ben Boulware - Senior (5'11, 240)
30 Jalen Williams - Sophomore (5'9, 225)
33 J.D. Davis - Sophomore (6'1, 225)
34 Kendall Joseph - Sophomore (6'0, 230)
36 Judah Davis - Sophomore (6'1, 225)
43 Chad Smith - Freshman (6'4, 235)
46 Jarvis Magwood - Sophomore (6'0, 215)
47 James Skalski - Freshman (6'2, 225)
52 Connor Prevost - Junior (6'0, 220)
53 Regan Upshaw - Freshman (6'2, 220)
57 Tre Lamar - Freshman (6'4, 240)
59 Connor Sekas - Sophomore (6'2, 220)

Defensive Back

1 Trayvon Mullen - DB - Freshman (6'3, 175)
2 Mark Fields - CB - Sophomore (5'10, 195)
9 Brian Dawkins Jr. - DB - Freshman (5'9, 175)
11 Isaiah Simmons - DB - Freshman (6'4, 215)
12 K'Von Wallace - DB - Freshman (6'1, 190)
14 Denzel Johnson - CB - Freshman (6'0, 200)
15 Korrin Wiggins - S - Junior (6'0, 200)
18 Jadar Johnson - S - Senior (6'1, 205)
19 Tanner Muse - S - Freshman (6'2, 230)
21 Adrian Baker - CB - Junior (6'0, 180)
23 Van Smith - S - Sophomore (6'0, 190)
24 Nolan Turner - DB - Freshman (6'2, 190)
25 Cordrea Tankersley - CB - Senior (6'1, 195)
29 Marcus Edmond - CB - Junior (6'0, 170)
31 Ryan Carter - CB - Junior (5'9, 175)
32 Kyle Cote - S - Freshman (5'10, 170)
37 Austin Jackson - S - Sophomore (6'2, 200)
37 Cameron Scott - S - Sophomore (5'10, 205)
38 Amir Trapp - CB - Freshman (5'8, 155)
40 Hall Morton - S - Freshman (5'8, 160)

Long Snappers

52 Austin Spence - Freshman (6'2, 195)
58 Patrick Phibbs - Freshman (6'3, 200)
59 Bradley Tatko - Junior (6'0, 225)
62 David Estes - Senior (6'1, 200)

Recruiting class

2016 recruits
Name	Home town	High school / college	Height	Weight	40^‡	Commit date
Dexter Lawrence DT	Wake Forest, North Carolina	Wake Forest H.S.	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	327 lb (148 kg)	—	Dec 14, 2015
Dexter Lawrence DT	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Tre Lamar LB	Roswell, Georgia	Roswell H.S.	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	240 lb (110 kg)	—	Jul 17, 2015
Tre Lamar LB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Rahshaun Smith LB	Bradenton, Florida	IMG Academy	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	239 lb (108 kg)	—	Jan 2, 2016
Rahshaun Smith LB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Tavien Feaster RB	Spartanburg, South Carolina	Spartanburg H.S.	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	196 lb (89 kg)	4.40	Feb 4, 2015
Tavien Feaster RB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Trayvon Mullen DB	Coconut Creek, Florida	Coconut Creek H.S.	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	—	Feb 3, 2016
Trayvon Mullen DB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Xavier Kelly DE	Wichita, Kansas	East H.S.	6 ft 4.5 in (1.94 m)	240 lb (110 kg)	—	Jul 24, 2015
Xavier Kelly DE	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Cornell Powell WR	Greenville, North Carolina	J.H. Rose H.S.	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	4.45	Feb 4, 2015
Cornell Powell WR	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Nyles Pinckney DT	Seabrook, South Carolina	Whale Branch H.S.	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	295 lb (134 kg)	—	Aug 21, 2015
Nyles Pinckney DT	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
John Simpson OG	North Charleston, South Carolina	Fort Dorchester H.S.	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	290 lb (130 kg)	—	Feb 3, 2016
John Simpson OG	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Diondre Overton WR	Greensboro, North Carolina	Page H.S.	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	200 lb (91 kg)	—	Jan 3, 2016
Diondre Overton WR	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Tavares Chase WR	Plant City, Florida	Plant City H.S.	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	167 lb (76 kg)	—	Jan 31, 2015
Tavares Chase WR	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Zerrick Cooper QB	Jonesboro, Georgia	Jonesboro H.S.	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	206 lb (93 kg)	—	Oct 11, 2015
Zerrick Cooper QB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Sean Pollard OL	Southern Pines, North Carolina	Pinecrest H.S.	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	305 lb (138 kg)	—	Dec 12, 2014
Sean Pollard OL	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Isaiah Simmons DB	Olathe, Kansas	Olathe North H.S.	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	205 lb (93 kg)	—	Feb 3, 2016
Isaiah Simmons DB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Tremayne Anchrum OG	Powder Springs, Georgia	McEachern H.S.	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	268 lb (122 kg)	—	Nov 19, 2015
Tremayne Anchrum OG	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
J.C. Chalk TE	Argyle, Texas	Argyle H.S.	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	240 lb (110 kg)	—	Nov 6, 2014
J.C. Chalk TE	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Jamie Skalski LB	Newnan, Georgia	Northgate H.S.	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)	225 lb (102 kg)	—	Feb 4, 2015
Jamie Skalski LB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Chandler Reeves OT	McDonough, Georgia	Eagles Landing Christian H.S.	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	255 lb (116 kg)	—	Jun 19, 2015
Chandler Reeves OT	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
K'Von Wallace DB	Highland Springs, Virginia	Highland Springs H.S.	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	172 lb (78 kg)	—	Feb 3, 2016
K'Von Wallace DB	Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN:
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: 14 Rivals: 5 247Sports: 10 ESPN: 8
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Game summaries

Auburn

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
13–34–2	2012	CLEM, 26–19

#2 Clemson Tigers at Auburn Tigers − Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
#2 Clemson	0	10	3	6	19
Auburn	0	3	0	10	13

at Jordan–Hare Stadium • Auburn, AL

Date: September 3, 2016
Game time: 8:11 p.m.
Game weather: Temperature: 79° • Wind: E 5 mph • Weather: Clear Skies
Game attendance: 87,451
Referee: Jeff Heaser
TV announcers (ESPN): Brent Musburger (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst), Kaylee Hartung (sideline reporter)
Sources:^[7]^[8]

Game information

Second quarter

(12:58) AUB FG - Daniel Carlson: 53 yards
(07:34) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 1 yard run (Greg Huegel PAT).
(00:07) CLEM FG - Greg Huegel: 30 yards

Third quarter

(10:36) CLEM FG - Greg Huegel 40 yards

Fourth quarter

(13:46) AUB FG - Daniel Carlson: 32 yards
(09:59) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 16 yard pass to Hunter Renfrow (Greg Huegel PAT failed)
(03:22) AUB TD - Kerryon Johnson 9 yard run (Daniel Carlson PAT)

Top passers

CLEM - Deshaun Watson 19-34, 248 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
AUB - Sean White 10-21, 140 yards, 1 INT

Top rushers

CLEM - Wayne Gallman 30 carries, 123 yards, 1 TD
AUB - Kerryon Johnson 23 carries, 94 yards, 1 TD

Top Receiving

CLEM - Mike Williams 9 receptions, 174 yards
AUB - Marcus Davis 5 receptions, 56 yards

Troy

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
1–0	2011	CLEM, 43–19

Troy Trojans at #2 Clemson Tigers − Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Troy	3	7	0	14	24
#2 Clemson	3	10	0	17	30

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

Date: September 10, 2016
Game time: 12:30 PM
Game weather: Temperature: 90° • Wind: WSW 5 mph • Weather: Sunny
Game attendance: 78,532
Referee: Danny Short
TV announcers (ACCN): Tom Werme (Play-by-Play), Dave Archer (Color Analyst), Roddy Jones (Sideline Reporter)
Sources:^[9]^[10]

Game information

First quarter

(10:22) TROY FG - Ryan Kay: 39 yards
(07:28) CLEM FG - Greg Huegel: 26 yards

Second quarter

(10:06) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 35 yard pass to Hunter Renfrow (Greg Huegel PAT).
(7:52) TROY TD - Jabir Frye 66 yard run (Ryan Kay PAT).
(02:45) CLEM FG - Greg Huegel: 32 yards

Fourth quarter

(13:50) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 1 yard pass to Christian Wilkins (Greg Huegel PAT).
(10:00) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 23 yard pass to Deion Cain (Greg Huegel PAT).
(04:59) TROY TD - Brandon Silvers 2 yard pass to Deondre Douglas (Ryan Kay PAT).
(02:25) CLEM FG - Greg Huegel: 34 yards
(00:44) TROY TD - Brandon Silvers 1 yard pass to Deondre Douglas (Ryan Kay PAT).

Top passers

CLEM - Deshaun Watson 27-53, 292 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
TROY - Brandon Silvers 24-42, 233 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT

Top rushers

CLEM - Deshaun Watson 10 carries, 55 yards
TROY - Jabir Frye 4 carries, 61 yards

Top Receiving

CLEM - Ray-Ray McCloud 7 receptions, 86 yards
TROY - Deondre Douglas 11 receptions, 93 yards, 2 TD

South Carolina State

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
3–0	2014	CLEM, 73–7

With Clemson leading 45–0 at halftime, both coaches agreed to shorten the second half by playing 12 minute quarters instead of the usual 15.^[11]

South Carolina State Bulldogs at #3 Clemson Tigers − Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
South Carolina State	0	0	0	0	0
#3 Clemson	31	14	14	0	59

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

Date: September 17, 2016
Game time: 12:05 PM
Game weather: Temperature: 73° • Wind: W 7 mph • Weather: Mostly sunny
Game attendance: 79,590
Referee: Stuart Mullins
TV announcers (ACCRSN): Wes Durham (Play-by-Play), James Bates (Color Analyst), Jenn Hildreth (Sideline Reporter)
Sources:^[12]^[13]

Game information

First quarter

(11:33) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 7 yard pass to Ray-Ray McCloud (Greg Hugel PAT).
(05:20) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 3 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).
(05:20) CLEM TD - Denzel Johnson 0 yard fumble recovery (Greg Hugel PAT).
(03:18) CLEM TD - Nick Schuessler 45 yard pass to Diondre Overton (Greg Hugel PAT).
(1:39) CLEM FG - Greg Hugel: 26 yards

Second quarter

(13:41) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 36 yard pass to Ray-Ray McCloud (Greg Hugel PAT).
(09:56) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 16 yard pass to Deon Cain (Greg Hugel PAT).

Third quarter

(06:29) CLEM TD - Tavien Feaster 4 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).
(00:55) CLEM TD - Kelly Bryant 7 yard pass to Trevion Thompson (Greg Hugel PAT).

Fourth quarter

Top passers

CLEM - Deshaun Watson 12-15, 152 yards, 3 TD
SC STATE - Caleb York 8-22, 54 yards, 1 INT

Top rushers

CLEM - Tavien Feaster 12 carries, 83 yards, 1 TD
SC STATE - Labron Morris 12 carries, 41 yards

Top Receiving

CLEM - Ray-Ray McCloud 4 receptions, 60 yards, 2 TD
SC STATE - Lynard Jamison 3 receptions, 33 yards

at Georgia Tech

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
28–51–2	2015	CLEM, 43–24

#5 Clemson Tigers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets − Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
#5 Clemson	14	9	0	3	26
Georgia Tech	0	0	0	7	7

at Bobby Dodd Stadium • Atlanta, GA

Date: September 22, 2016
Game time: 7:23 PM
Game weather: Temperature: 84° • Wind: NNW 5 mph • Weather: Clear
Game attendance: 53,932
Referee: Duane Heydt
TV announcers (ESPN): David Flemming (Play-by-Play), Jesse Palmer (Color Analyst), Laura Rutledge (sideline reporter)
Sources:^[12]^[14]

Game information

First quarter

(11:25) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 4 yard pass to Mike Williams (Greg Hugel PAT).
(02:26) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 1 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).

Second quarter

(02:00) CLEM SAFTEY
(00:04) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 9 yard pass to Jordan Leggett (Greg Hugel PAT).

Third quarter Fourth quarter

(13:21) GT TD - D. Mills 2 yard run (H Butker PAT).
(09:57) CLEM FG - Greg Hugel: 47 yards.

Top passers

CLEM - Deshaun Watson 32-48, 304 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
GT - Justin Thomas 4-13, 29 yards

Top rushers

CLEM - Wayne Gallman 17 carries, 59 yards, 1 TD
GT - D. Mills, 16 carres, 75 yards, 1 TD

Top Receiving

CLEM - Ray-Ray McCloud 8 receptions, 101 yards
GT - B. Stewart 1 reception 26 yards

Louisville

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
2–0	2015	CLEM, 20–17

#3 Louisville Cardinals at #5 Clemson Tigers − Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
#3 Louisville	0	10	16	10	36
#5 Clemson	0	28	0	14	42

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

Date: October 04, 2016
Game time: 8:22 PM
Game weather: Temperature: 72° • Wind: Calm • Weather: Clear
Game attendance: 83,362
Referee: Gary Patterson
TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (Play-by-Play), Kirk Herbstreit (Color Analyst), Samantha Ponder, and Tom Rinaldi (sideline reporter)
Sources:^[15]^[16]

Game information

First quarter Second quarter

(14:18) UL TD - Jeremey Smith 1 yard run (Blanton Creque PAT).
(07:45) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 33 yard pass to Deon Cain (Greg Hugel PAT).
(06:09) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 24 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).
(03:47) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 37 yard pass to Deon Cain (Greg Hugel PAT).
(00:37) UL FG - Blanton Creque: 26 yards
(00:05) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watsonn 5 yard pass to Artavis Scott (Greg Hugel PAT).

Third quarter

(11:20) UL TD - Lamar Jackson 8 yard pass to James Quick (Blanton Creque PAT failed).
(05:21) UL FG - Blanton Creque: 21 yards
(00:45) UL TD - Lamar Jackson 1 yard run (Blanton Creque PAT).

Fourth quarter

(10:23) UL FG - Blanton Creque: 28 yards
(07:52) UL TD - Lamar Jackson 11 yard run (Blanton Creque PAT).
(07:05) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 20 yard pass to Mike Williamson (2 PT Conversion failed).
(03:14) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 31 yard pass to Jordan Leggett (2 PT Conversion GOOD - Watson to Leggett)

Top passers

CLEM - Deshaun Watson 20-31, 306 yards, 5 TD, 3 INT
UL - Lamar Jackson 27-44, 295 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT

Top rushers

CLEM - Wayne Gallman 16 carries, 110 yards, 1 TD
UL - Lamar Jackson 31 carries, 162 yards, 2 TD

Top Receiving

CLEM - Deon Cain 4 receptions, 98 yards, 2 TD
UL - Cole Hikutini 7 receptions, 84 yards

at Boston College

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
14–9–2	2015	CLEM, 34–17

#3 Clemson Tigers at Boston College − Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
#3 Clemson	21	0	14	21	56
Boston College	3	0	7	0	10

at Alumni Stadium • Chestnut Hill, MA

Date: October 07, 2016
Game time: 7:32 PM
Game weather: Temperature: 61° • Wind: ESE 4 mph • Weather: Clear
Game attendance: 44,500
Referee: Jeff Maconaghy
TV announcers (ESPN): Anish Shroff (Play-by-Play), Ahmad Brooks (Color Analyst), Tiffany Greene (sideline reporter)
Sources:^[17]^[18]

Game information

First quarter

(11:08) BC FG - Mike Knoll: 21 yards
(09:22) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 59 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).
(03:12) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 9 yard pass to Mike Williams (Greg Hugel PAT).
(01:29) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 56 yard pass to Jordan Leggett (Greg Hugel PAT).

Second quarter Third quarter

(11:38) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 29 yard pass to Deon Cain (Greg Hugel PAT).
(05:18) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 16 yard pass to Deon Cain (Greg Hugel PAT).
(00:27) BC TD - Patrick Towles 1 yard pass to Bobby Wolford (Mike Knoll PAT).

Fourth quarter

(11:21) CLEM TD - Tyshon Dye 3 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).
(03:09) CLEM TD - Tavien Feaster 45 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).
(01:30) CLEM TD - Mark Fields 42 yard INT return (Greg Hugel PAT).

Top passers

CLEM - Deshaun Watson 15-25, 270 yards, 4 TD
BC - Patrick Towles 11-22, 91 yards, 1 TD

Top rushers

CLEM - Wayne Gallman 9 carries, 109 yards, 1 TD
BC - Davon Jones 12 carries, 48 yards

Top Receiving

CLEM - Deon Cain 3 receptions, 68 yards, 2 TD
BC - Tommy Sweeney 4 receptions, 48 yards

North Carolina State

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
55–28–1	2015	CLEM, 56–41

North Carolina State Wolfpack at #3 Clemson Tigers − Game summary

	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
North Carolina State	0	3	7	7	0	17
#5 Clemson	3	7	7	0	7	24

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

Date: October 15, 2016
Game time: 12:07 PM
Game weather: Temperature: 73° • Wind: Light • Weather: Partly Sunny
Game attendance: 82,104
Referee: Jeff Flanagan
TV announcers (ABC): Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Todd McShay
Sources:^[19]^[20]

Game information

First quarter

(01:17) CLEM FG - Greg Huegel: 25 yards

Second quarter

(02:03) NCST FG - Kyle Bambard: 28 yards
(00:10) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 13 yard pass to Mike Williams (Greg Hugel PAT).

Third quarter

(14:51) NCST TD - Mike Stevens 28 yard interception return (Kyle Bambard PAT).
(01:03) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 4 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).

Fourth quarter

(11:29) NCST TD - Matthew Dayes 2 yard run (Kyle Bambard PAT).

Overtime

(15:00) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 10 yard pass to Artavis Scott (Greg Hugel PAT).

Top passers

CLEM - Deshaun Watson 35-52, 378 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
NCST - Ryan Finley 20-40, 231 yards, 2 INT

Top rushers

CLEM - C.J. Fuller 16 carries, 56 yards
NCST - Matthew Dayes 22 carries, 108 yards, 1 TD

Top Receiving

CLEM - Mike Williams 12 receptions, 146 yards, 1 TD
NCST - Jaylen Samuels 8 receptions, 100 yards

at Florida State

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
9–20	2015	CLEM, 23–13

#3 Clemson Tigers at #12 Florida State Seminoles− Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
#3 Clemson	14	3	3	17	37
#12 Florida State	0	14	14	6	34

at Doak Campbell Stadium • Tallahassee, FL

Date: October 29, 2016
Game time: 8:22 PM
Game weather: Temperature: 72° • Wind: Calm • Weather: Clear
Game attendance: 78,025
Referee: Jeff Heaser
TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (Play-by-Play), Kirk Herbstreit (Color Analyst), Samantha Ponder (sideline reporter)
Sources:^[21]^[20]

Game information

First quarter

(11:05) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 1 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).
(01:41) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 4 yard pass to Hunter Renfrow (Greg Hugel PAT).

Second quarter

(08:20) FSU TD - Dalvin Cook 4 yard run (Roberto Aguayo PAT).
(01:49) CLEM FG - Greg Hugel: 23 yards.
(00:23) FSU TD - Dondre Francois 5 yard pass to Nyqwan Murray (Roberto Aguayo PAT).

Third quarter

(09:08) CLEM FG - Greg Hugel: 34 yards.
(06:18) FSU TD - Dalvin Cook 43 yard run (Roberto Aguayo PAT).
(00:43) FSU TD - Dalvin Cook 70 yard run (Roberto Aguayo PAT).

Fourth quarter

(11:30) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 2 yard run (2 Point Conversion failed).
(05:25) CLEM FG - Greg Hugel: 46 yards.
(03:23) FSU TD - Dalvin Cook 8 yard run (2 Point Conversion failed).
(02:06) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 34 yard pass to Jordan Leggett (2 Point Conversion Good).

Top passers

CLEM - Deshaun Watson 27-43, 378 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
FSU - Dondre Francois 17-35, 286 yards, 1TD, 1 INT

Top rushers

CLEM - Wayne Gallman 20 carries, 82 yards, 2 TD
FSU - Dalvin Cook 19 carries, 169 yards, 4 TD

Top Receiving

CLEM - Jordan Leggett 5 receptions, 122 yards, 1 TD
FSU - Nyqwan Murray 6 receptions, 96 yards, 1 TD

Syracuse

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
3–1	2015	CLEM, 37–27

Syracuse Orange at #2 Clemson Tigers − Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Syracuse	0	0	0	0	0
#2 Clemson	10	20	14	10	54

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

Date: November 5, 2016
Game time: 3:36 PM
Game weather: Temperature: 70° • Wind: Light • Weather: Sunny
Game attendance: 80,609
Referee: David Epperley
TV announcers (ABC): Dave Lamont, Ray Bentley, Marty Smith
Sources:^[22]^[23]

Game information

First quarter

(09:26) CLEM FG - Greg Huegel: 22 yards
(03:47) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 1 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).

Second quarter

(14:11) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 65 yard pass to Deon Cain (Greg Hugel missed PAT).
(07:16) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 14 yard pass to Mike Williams (Greg Hugel PAT).
(01:27) CLEM TD - Nick Schuessler 5 yard pass to Artavis Scott (Greg Hugel PAT).

Third quarter

(12:08) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 5 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).
(01:26) CLEM TD - Nick Schuessler 18 yard pass to Deon Cain (Greg Hugel PAT).

Fourth quarter

(11:42) CLEM FG - Greg Huegel: 46 yards
(15:00) CLEM TD - Tanner Muse 64 yard interception return (Christian Groomes PAT).

Top passers

CLEM - Nick Schuessler 11-17, 177 yards, 2 TD
SU - Austin Wilson 17-27, 116 yards, 2 INT

Top rushers

CLEM - Wayne Gallman 10 carries, 63 yards, 1 TD
SU - Moe Neal 7 carries, 67 yards

Top Receiving

CLEM - Deon Cain 5 receptions, 125 yards, 2 TD
SU - Amba Etta-Tawo 9 receptions, 84 yards

Pittsburgh

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
0–1	1977	PITT, 34–3

Pittsburgh Panthers at #2 Clemson Tigers − Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
Pittsburgh	14	13	7	9	43
#2 Clemson	14	14	14	0	42

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

Date: November 12, 2016
Game time: 3:39 PM
Game weather: Temperature: 63° • Wind: E6mph • Weather: Clear
Game attendance: 81,048
Referee: Duane Heydt
TV announcers (ABC): Steve Levy, Brian Griese, Todd McShay
Sources:^[24]^[25]

Game information

First quarter

(13:08) PITT TD - Nathan Peterman 15 yard pass to George Aston (Chris Blewitt PAT).
(07:19) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 1 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).
(05:28) PITT TD - Nathan Peterman 46 yard pass to James Conner (chris Blewitt PAT).
(00:40) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 1 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).

Second quarter

(10:06) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 15 yard pass to Mike Williams (Greg Hugel PAT).
(09:33) PITT TD - Nathan Peterman 55 yard pass to Scott Orndoff (Chris Blewitt PAT blocked).
(02:23) PITT TD - Nathan Peterman 1 yard pass to George Aston (Chris Blewitt PAT)
(1:09) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 13 yard pass to Artavis Scott (Greg Huegel PAT)

Third quarter

(09:53) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 27 yard pass to Deon Cain (Greg Huegel PAT).
(04:35) PITT TD - Nathan Peterman 7 yard pass to Scott Orndoff (Chris Blewitt kick).
(01:37) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 1 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).

Fourth quarter

(05:17) PITT TD - James Conner 20 yard run (2 point conversion failed)
(00:06) PITT FG - Chris Blewitt: 48 yards.

Top passers

CLEM - Deshaun Watson 52-70, 580 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
PITT - Nathan Peterman 22-37, 308 yards, 5 TD

Top rushers

CLEM - Wayne Gallman 18 carries, 36 yards, 3 TD
PITT - James Conner 20 carries, 134 yards, 1 TD

Top Receiving

CLEM - Mike Williams 15 receptions, 202 yards, 1 TD
PITT - Scott Orndoff 9 receptions, 128 yards, 2 TD

at Wake Forest

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
64–17–1	2015	CLEM, 33–13

#5 Clemson Tigers at Wake Forest Demon Deacons− Game summary

	1	2	3	4	Total
#5 Clemson	21	7	0	7	35
Wake Forest	0	10	3	0	13

at BB&T Field • Winston-Salem, NC

Date: November 19, 2016
Game time: 7:05 PM
Game weather: Temperature: 44° • Wind: NW 16 mph • Weather: Clear
Game attendance: 31,512
Referee: Jeff Flanagan
TV announcers (ESPN): Bob Wischusen, Brock Huard, Allison Williams
Sources:^[26]^[27]

Game information

First quarter

(11:24) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 42 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).
(06:22) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 3 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).
(01:10) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 15 yard pass to Mike Williams (Greg Hugel PAT).

Second quarter

(12:44) CLEM TD - Deshaun Watson 2 yard run (Greg Hugel PAT).
(10:04) WAKE FG - Mike Weaver: 42 yards
(03:31) WAKE TD - Cade Carney 1 yard run (Mike Weaver PAT).

Third quarter

(05:03) WAKE FG - Mike Weaver: 23 yards

Fourth quarter

(11:30) CLEM TD - Wayne Gallman 1 yard run (Greg Huegel PAT).

Top passers

CLEM - Deshaun Watson 23-33, 202 yards, 1 TD
WAKE - Kyle Kearns 7-18, 126 yards

Top rushers

CLEM - Wayne Gallman 22 carries, 162 yards, 2 TD
WAKE - Cade Carney 18 carries, 59 yards, 1 TD

Top Receiving

CLEM - Mike Williams 6 receptions, 58 yards, 1 TD
WAKE - Chuck Wade 2 receptions, 55 yards

South Carolina

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
67–42–4	2015	CLEM, 37–32

South Carolina Gamecocks at #4 Clemson Tigers (114th Palmetto Bowl)

	1	2	3	4	Total
Gamecocks	0	0	7	0	7
#4 Tigers	21	14	14	7	56

at Memorial Stadium • Clemson, SC

Date: November 26, 2016
Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Game weather: Temperature: 55° • Wind: E 2 mph • Weather: Clear Skies
Game attendance: 81,542
Referee: Marc Curles
TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Greg McElroy (color), Tom Luginbill (sideline)
Source^[28]^[29]

Game information

First quarter

(11:08) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 34-yard pass to Mike Williams (Greg Huegel PAT).
(5:52) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 19-yard pass to Mike Williams (Greg Huegel PAT).
(2:05) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 11-yard pass to Jordan Leggett (Greg Huegel PAT).

Second quarter

(3:06) CLEM TD: Wayne Gallman 8-yard rush (Greg Huegel PAT).
(0:08) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 16-yard pass to Mike Williams (Greg Huegel PAT).

Third quarter

(12:44) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 18-yard pass to C.J. Fuller(Greg Huegel PAT).
(11:24) USC TD: Deebo Samuel 33-yard pass to Bryan Edwards(Elliot Fry PAT).
(04:38) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 3-yard pass to Artavis Scott (Greg Huegel PAT).

Fourth quarter

(03:07) CLEM TD: Kelly Bryant 1-yard run (Greg Huegel PAT).

Top passers

SC – Jake Bentley 7-17, 41 yards, 1 INT
CLEM – Deshaun Watson 26-32, 347 yards, 6 TD, 1 INT

Top rushers

SC – Rod Talley 6 carries, 50 yards
CLEM – Wayne Gallman 19 carries, 112 yards, 1 TD

Top Receiving

SC – Bryan Edwards 1 rec, 33 yards, 1 TD
CLEM – Mike Williams 6 rec, 100 yards, 3 TD

vs. Virginia Tech–ACC Championship Game

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
20–12–1	2012	CLEM, 38–17

#3 Clemson Tigers vs #23 Virginia Tech Hokies(2016 ACC Championship Game)

	1	2	3	4	Total
#3 Tigers	14	7	14	7	42
#23 Hokies	7	7	7	14	35

at Camping World Stadium • Orlando, FL

Date: December 3, 2016
Game time: 8:14 p.m. ET
Game weather: Temperature: 66° • Wind: ENE 6 mph • Weather: Fair
Game attendance: 50,628
Referee: Jeff Flanagan
TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (Play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (Analyst), Samantha Ponder (Sideline Reporter)
Source^[30]^[31]

Game information

First quarter

(11:47) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 3 yard run (Greg Huegel PAT).
(05:57) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 21 yard pass to Jordan Leggett (Greg Huegel PAT)
(00:51) VT TD: Travon McMillian 1 yard run (Joey Slye PAT).

Second quarter

(11:46) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 10 yard pass to Jordan Leggett (Greg Huegel PAT)
(04:09) VT TD: Jerod Evans 11 yard run (Joey Slye PAT)

Third quarter

(09:17) CLEM TD: Wayne Gallman 8 yard run (Greg Huegel PAT).
(04:45) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 2 yard run (Greg Huegel PAT).
(02:27) VT TD: Travon McMillian 27 yard run (Joey Slye PAT).

Fourth quarter

(11:35) VT TD: Jerod Evans 5 yard run (Joey Slye PAT).
(07:33) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 15 yard pass to Hunter Renfrow (Greg Huegel PAT).
(05:43) VT TD: Jerod Evans 26 yard pass to Cam Philips (Joey Slye PAT)

Top passers

CLEM – Deshaun Watson 23-34, 288 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
VT - Jerod Evans 21-35, 264 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT

Top rushers

CLEM – Deshaun Watson 17 carries, 85 yards, 2 TD
VT - Jerod Evans 21 carries, 46 yards, 2 TD

Top Receiving

CLEM – Mike Williams 5 receptions, 57 yards
VT - Cam Philips 12 receptions, 92 yards, 1 TD

CFP Playoff

vs. Ohio State–Fiesta Bowl (CFP Semifinal)

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
3–0	2014 Orange Bowl	CLEM, 40–35

#2 Clemson Tigers vs #3 Ohio State Buckeyes (2016 CFP Semifinal)

	1	2	3	4	Total
#3 Buckeyes	0	0	0	0	0
#2 Tigers	10	7	7	7	31

at University of Phoenix Stadium • Glendale, AZ

Date: December 31, 2016
Game time: 5:10 p.m. ET
Game weather: Indoors
Game attendance: 70,236
Referee: Land Clark
TV announcers (ESPN): Chris Fowler (Play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (Analyst), Samantha Ponder (Sideline Reporter), Tom Rinaldi
Source^[32]

Game information

First quarter

(09:16) CLEM FG: Greg Huegel: 45 yards.
(02:16) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 1 yard run (Greg Huegel PAT).

Second quarter

(02:21) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 30 yard pass to C.J. Fuller (Greg Huegel PAT)

Third quarter

(02:06) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 7 yard run (Greg Huegel PAT).

Fourth quarter

(08:51) CLEM TD: Wayne Gallman 7 yard run (Greg Huegel PAT).

Top passers

CLEM – Deshaun Watson 23-36, 259 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT
OSU - J.T. Barrett 19-22, 127 yards, 2 INT

Top rushers

CLEM – Wayne Gallman 18 carries, 85 yards, 1 TD
OSU - Curtis Samuel 6 carries, 67 yards

Top Receiving

CLEM – Mike Williams 6 receptions, 96 yards
OSU - Curtis Samuel 9 receptions, 43 yards

vs. Alabama –(2017 CFB Playoff National Championship)

Overall record	Last meeting	Result
3–13	2016	Alabama, 40–45

#2 Clemson Tigers vs #1 Alabama Crimson Tide (2017 CFP Championship Game)

	1	2	3	4	Total
#2 Tigers	0	7	7	21	35
#1 Crimson Tide	7	7	10	7	31

at Raymond James Stadium • Tampa, FL

Date: January 9, 2017
Game time: 8:19 p.m. ET
Game weather: Temperature: 56° • Wind: Calm • Weather: Fair
Game attendance: 74,512
Referee: Mike Defee (Big 12)
TV announcers (ESPN): Chris Fowler (Play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (Analyst), Samantha Ponder (Sideline Reporter), Tom Rinaldi (Sideline Reporter)
Source^[33]

Game information

First quarter

(09:23) ALA TD: Bo Scarbrough 25 yard run (Adam Griffith PAT).

Second quarter

(10:42) ALA TD: Bo Scarbrough 37 yard run (Adam Griffith PAT).
(06:09) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 8 yard run (Greg Huegel PAT).

Third quarter

(12:25) ALA FG: Adam Griffith: 27 yards
(07:10) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 24 yard pass to Hunter Renfrow (Greg Huegel PAT).
(01:53) ALA TD: Jalen Hurts 68 yard pass to O. J. Howard (Adam Griffith PAT)

Fourth quarter

(14:00) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 4 yard pass to Mike Williams (Greg Huegel PAT)
(04:38) CLEM TD: Wayne Gallman 1 yard run (Greg Huegel PAT)
(02:07) ALA TD: Jalen Hurts 30 yard run (Adam Griffith PAT).
(00:01) CLEM TD: Deshaun Watson 2 yard pass to Hunter Renfrow (Greg Huegel PAT)

Top passers

CLEM – Deshaun Watson 36-56, 420 yards, 3 TD
ALA - Jalen Hurts 13-31, 131 yards, 1 TD

Top rushers

CLEM – Wayne Gallman 18 carries, 46 yards, 1 TD
ALA - Bo Scarbrough 16 carries, 93 yards, 2 TD

Top Receiving

CLEM – Hunter Renfrow 10 receptions, 92 yards, 2 TD
ALA - O. J. Howard 4 receptions, 106 yards, 1 TD

^[34]

2017 NFL Draft

The Tigers had six players drafted in the 2017 NFL draft. Mike Williams was the first Tiger off the board, being selected at 7th overall.

Player	Team	Round	Pick #	Position
Mike Williams	Los Angeles Chargers	1st	7th	WR
Deshaun Watson	Houston Texans	1st	12th	QB
Cordrea Tankersley	Miami Dolphins	3rd	97th	CB
Wayne Gallman	New York Giants	4th	140th	RB
Carlos Watkins	Houston Texans	4th	142th	DT
Jordan Leggett	New York Jets	4th	150th	TE

Undrafted signees

Along with the six draft picks, Clemson had one more player make the NFL as an undrafted free agent.

Player	Team	Position
Artavis Scott	Los Angeles Chargers	WR

Awards and honors

Individual Awards

ACC Co-Defensive Player of the Year - Ben Boulware ^[35]

ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year - Dexter Lawrence ^[36]

Paul "Bear" Bryant Award - Dabo Swinney

FBS Assistant of the Year - Dan Brooks ^[37]

Broyles Award - Brent Venables ^[38]

Johnny Unitas Award - Deshaun Watson

Davey O'Brien Award - Deshaun Watson

Bobby Bowden Award - Deshaun Watson

Manning Award - Deshaun Watson

Jack Lambert Trophy - Ben Boulware

Heisman Trophy finalist - Deshaun Watson (2nd)

All-Americans

CB Cordrea Tankersley: 1st Team - USA Today; 2nd Team - Fox Sports; 3rd Team - AP, Athlon
QB Deshaun Watson: 1st Team - Scout.com; 2nd Team - AP, AFCA, Athlon, Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, Walter Camp
DT Carlos Watkins: 1st Team - CBS Sports; 2nd Team - AP, Athlon
DE Christian Wilkins: 1st Team - AFCA, FWAA; 2nd Team - Fox Sports, Sporting News, USA Today, Walter Camp; 3rd Team - AP, Athlon
LB Ben Boulware: 2nd Team - AFCA, FWAA, USA Today, Walter Camp; 3rd Team - AP, Athlon
TE Jordan Leggett: 2nd Team - CBS Sports; 3rd Team - Athlon
WR Mike Williams: 2nd Team - Walter Camp; 3rd Team - Athlon
DT Dexter Lawrence: Freshman - FWAA, ESPN, Scout.com, USA Today

All-ACC Teams

1st Team: LB Ben Boulware, OG Tyrone Crowder, C Jay Guillermo, OT Mitch Hyatt, S Jadar Johnson, TE Jordan Leggett, CB Cordrea Tankersley, WR Mike Williams
2nd Team: RB Wayne Gallman, PK Greg Huegel, DT Dexter Lawrence, QB Deshaun Watson, DE Christian Wilkins
3rd Team: WR Artavis Scott
Honorable Mention: LB Kendall Joseph, SP Ray-Ray McCloud, S Van Smith

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Culture & lore	The Tiger "Tiger Rag" Marching band Clemson–South Carolina football brawl
People	Head coaches NFL draftees Statistical leaders
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v t e College football national champions (championship game era)
Bowl Coalition	1992: Alabama 1993: Florida State 1994: Nebraska
Bowl Alliance	1995: Nebraska 1996: Florida 1997: Michigan (AP, FN, FWAA, TSN) / Nebraska (Bowl Alliance, Coaches)
Bowl Championship Series	1998: Tennessee 1999: Florida State 2000: Oklahoma 2001: Miami 2002: Ohio State 2003: LSU (BCS, Coaches, NFF) / USC (AP, FWAA, TSN) 2004: USC (vacated) 2005: Texas 2006: Florida 2007: LSU 2008: Florida 2009: Alabama 2010: Auburn 2011: Alabama 2012: Alabama 2013: Florida State
College Football Playoff	2014: Ohio State 2015: Alabama

2016 ACC football standings
v t e	Conf				Overall
Team		W		L		W		L
Atlantic Division
Boston College		0	–	0		0	–	0
Clemson		0	–	0		0	–	0
Florida State		0	–	0		0	–	0
Louisville		0	–	0		0	–	0
NC State		0	–	0		0	–	0
Syracuse		0	–	0		0	–	0
Wake Forest		0	–	0		0	–	0
Coastal Division
Duke		0	–	0		0	–	0
Georgia Tech		0	–	0		0	–	0
Miami		0	–	0		0	–	0
North Carolina		0	–	0		0	–	0
Pittsburgh		0	–	0		0	–	0
Virginia		0	–	0		0	–	0
Virginia Tech		0	–	0		0	–	0

$ – Conference champion x – Division champion/co-champions As of May 23, 2016; Rankings from AP Poll

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