2020 Clemson Tigers football team
American college football season
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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.
| 2020 Clemson Tigers football | |
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ACC champion | |
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Ranking | |
| Coaches | No. 3 |
| AP | No. 3 |
| Record | 10–2 (8–1 ACC) |
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| Offensive coordinator | Tony Elliott (6th season) |
| Offensive scheme | Spread |
| Defensive coordinator | Brent Venables (9th season) |
| Base defense | 4–3 |
| Home stadium | Memorial Stadium |
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
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]
| College recruiting (2020) | ||||||
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| Name | Hometown | School | 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 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports: ESPN: (78) | ||||||
| Sergio Allen ILB |
Fort Valley, GA | Peach County | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 217 lb (98 kg) | Jul 26, 2018 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports:  ESPN: (83) | ||||||
| DeMarkus Bowman RB |
Lakeland, FL | Lakeland | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | May 3, 2019 | |
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  247Sports: ESPN: (87) | ||||||
| Bryan Bresee DT |
Damascus, MD | Damascus | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (92) | ||||||
| DeMonte Capehart DT |
Bradenton, FL | IMG Academy | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 290 lb (130 kg) | Jun 5, 2018 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (86) | ||||||
| Fred Davis II CB |
Jacksonville, FL | Trinity Christian | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Apr 8, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (84) | ||||||
| Sage Ennis TE |
Tallahassee, FL | Lincoln | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 220 lb (100 kg) | Jun 17, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (79) | ||||||
| Malcolm Greene S |
Highland Springs, VA | Highland Springs | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Dec 18, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (80) | ||||||
| Trent Howard OG |
Birmingham, AL | Briarwood Christian | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | Dec 6, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (3) | ||||||
| Mitchell Mayes OG |
Raleigh, NC | Leesville Road | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 315 lb (143 kg) | Mar 11, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (86) | ||||||
| R.J. Mickens CB |
Southlake, TX | Carroll | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Apr 6, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (82) | ||||||
| Myles Murphy DE |
Powder Springs, GA | Hillgrove | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 271 lb (123 kg) | May 17, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (90) | ||||||
| Walker Parks OT |
Lexington, KY | Frederick Douglass | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 275 lb (125 kg) | Oct 21, 2018 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (84) | ||||||
| Kobe Pryor RB |
Cedartown, GA | Cedartown | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 195 lb (88 kg) | May 18, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (80) | ||||||
| Trenton Simpson OLB |
Charlotte, NC | Mallard Creek | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 225 lb (102 kg) | Dec 14, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (84) | ||||||
| Kevin Swint DE |
Carrollton, GA | Carrollton | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 245 lb (111 kg) | Jan 26, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (83) | ||||||
| Paul Tchio OG |
Alpharetta, GA | Milton | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 334 lb (151 kg) | Nov 25, 2018 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (83) | ||||||
| Bryn Tucker OG |
Knoxville, TN | Knoxville Catholic | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 292 lb (132 kg) | Mar 14, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (83) | ||||||
| DJ Uiagalelei QB |
Bellflower, CA | St. John Bosco | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | 243 lb (110 kg) | May 5, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (86) | ||||||
| Tyler Venables S |
Central, SC | D. W. Daniel | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jun 2, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (75) | ||||||
| EJ Williams WR |
Phenix City, AL | Central | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Aug 24, 2019 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (84) | ||||||
| John Williams OT |
Canton, GA | Creekview | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 270 lb (120 kg) | Sep 1, 2018 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (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 | |
| Recruit ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: (86) | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: Rivals: 2 247Sports: 3 ESPN: 1 | ||||||
Sources:
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Offseason departures
NFL draftees
| Player | Round | Pick | Team | Position |
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| 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 |
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| Sean Pollard | Baltimore Ravens | OL | [3] |
Transfers
| Name | Number | Pos. | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown | College transferred to | Source(s) |
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| Demarkcus Bowman | 1 | RB | 5'10" | 190 | Freshman | Lakeland, FL | Florida | [4][5] |
| Chase Brice | 7 | QB | 6'2" | 207 |  Sophomore | Loganville, GA | Duke | [6][7] |
| T. J. Chase | 18 | WR | 6'1" | 185 | Junior | Plant City, FL | FAU | [8][9] |
| Xavier Kelly | 22 | DE | 6'4" | 265 | Junior | Wichita, KS | Arkansas | [10][11] |
| Johnathan Boyd | 46 | LB | 6'2" | 217 | Sophomore | Lilburn, GA | Delta State | [12] |
Preseason
Award watch lists
Listed in the order that they were released
| Award | Player | Position | Year |
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| 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 was the first season since 1908 that the Tigers did 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] Florida State cancelled their scheduled game with Clemson the morning of the game after Clemson had already traveled to Florida State's campus.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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| September 12 | 7:30 p.m. | at Wake Forest | No. 1 | ABC | W 37–13 | 68 | |
| September 19 | 4:00 p.m. | The Citadel* | No. 1 | ACCN | W 49–0 | 18,609 | |
| October 3 | 8:00 p.m. | Virginia | No. 1 |
| ACCN | W 41–23 | 18,735 |
| October 10 | 7:30 p.m. | No. 7 Miami (FL) | No. 1 |
| ABC | W 42–17 | 18,885 |
| October 17 | 12:00 p.m. | at Georgia Tech | No. 1 | ABC | W 73–7 | 11,000 | |
| October 24 | 12:00 p.m. | Syracuse | No. 1 |
| ACCN | W 47–21 | 18,629 |
| October 31 | 12:00 p.m. | Boston College | No. 1 |
| ABC | W 34–28 | 18,690 |
| November 7 | 7:30 p.m. | at No. 4 Notre Dame | No. 1 | NBC/USA | L 40–47 2OT | 11,011 | |
| November 28 | 3:30 p.m. | Pittsburgh | No. 3 |
| ABC | W 52–17 | 18,819 |
| December 5 | 7:30 p.m. | at Virginia Tech | No. 3 | ABC | W 45–10 | 250 | |
| December 19 | 4:00 p.m. | vs. No. 2 Notre Dame | No. 3 |
| ABC | W 34–10 | 5,240 |
| January 1, 2021 | 8:00 p.m. | vs. No. 3 Ohio State* | No. 2 | ESPN | L 28–49 | 3,000 | |
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Rankings
| Week | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Final |
| AP | 1 (38) | 1* | 1 (60) | 1 (59) | 1 (55) | 1 (52) | 1 (59) | 1 (54) | 1 (52) | 1 (33) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Coaches | 1 (38) | 1* | 1 (37) | 1 (44) | 1 (42) | 1 (46) | 1 (55) | 1 (52) | 1 (52) | 1 (43) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| CFP | Not released | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Not released | |||||||||||
Personnel
Coaching staff
| Name | Position | Alma mater | Years at Clemson |
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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Quarterback
Running back
Wide receiver
Tight end
Placekicker
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Offensive lineman
Defensive lineman
Punter
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Linebacker
Defensive back
Long snappers
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Source:[28]
Game summaries
At Wake Forest
Clemson Tigers at Wake Forest Demon Deacons − Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| No. 1 Clemson | 14 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 37 |
| Wake Forest | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 13 |
at Truist Field at Wake Forest • Winston-Salem, NC
- Date: September 12, 2020
- Game time: 7:30 p.m.
- Game weather: Temperature: 74 °F (23 °C) • Wind: 2 mph (3.2 km/h) NE • Weather: Mostly Cloudy
- Game attendance: 68
- Referee: Riley Johnson
- TV announcers (ABC): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Todd McShay, & Allison Williams (sidelines)
- Sources:[29][30]
| Game information | ||
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Citadel
The Citadel Bulldogs at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| The Citadel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No. 1 Clemson | 28 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 49 |
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), and Eric Wood (sideline)
- Sources:[31][32]
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Virginia
Virginia Cavaliers at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 23 |
| No. 1 Clemson | 10 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 41 |
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 | ||
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Miami
Miami Hurricanes at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| No. 7 Miami (FL) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
| No. 1 Clemson | 7 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 42 |
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 | ||
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At Georgia Tech
Clemson Tigers at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets − Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Clemson | 17 | 35 | 7 | 14 | 73 |
| Georgia Tech | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
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 | ||
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Syracuse
Syracuse Orange at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| No. 1 Clemson | 17 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 47 |
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), and Lericia Harris (sideline)
- Sources:[38]
| Game information | ||
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Boston College
Boston College Eagles at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| No. 1 Clemson | 7 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 34 |
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), and Holly Rowe (sideline)
- Sources:[39][40]
| Game information | ||
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At Notre Dame
Clemson Tigers at Notre Dame Fighting Irish − Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | 2OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Clemson | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 40 |
| No. 4 Notre Dame | 10 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 47 |
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), and Jac Collinsworth (sideline)
- Sources:[41][42]
| Game information | ||
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Panthers at Clemson Tigers − Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| No. 3 Clemson | 31 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 52 |
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 (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color), Todd McShay, and Molly McGrath (sidelines)
- Sources:[43][44]
| Game information | ||
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At Virginia Tech
Clemson Tigers at Virginia Tech Hokies − Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 3 Clemson | 10 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 45 |
| Virginia Tech | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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), and Maria Taylor (sideline)
- Sources:[45][46]
| Game information | ||
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Vs. Notre Dame
Clemson Tigers vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (ACC Championship game) − Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| No. 2 Notre Dame | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| No. 3 Clemson | 7 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 34 |
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), and Maria Taylor (sideline)
- Sources:[47][48]
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Vs. Ohio State
Clemson Tigers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (Sugar Bowl-CFP semifinal)− Game summary
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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| No. 3 Ohio State | 14 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 49 |
| No. 2 Clemson | 14 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
at Mercedes-Benz Superdome • New Orleans, LA
- Date: January 1, 2021
- Game time: 8:16 p.m.
- Game weather: n/a (game played indoors)
- Game attendance: 3,000
- Referee: David Alvarez (Big 12)[49]
- TV announcers (ESPN/ESPN Radio): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (color), Maria Taylor, and Tom Rinaldi (sidelines)/Shawn Kelley (play-by-play) and Barrett Jones (analyst)
- Sources:[50][51]
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Players drafted into the NFL
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | NFL club |
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| 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 |