What we're already looking forward to in the 2022 CFB season
We look at the storylines, players, division races and more that will keep the fire burning through the long offseason.
2022 Schedule
2022 Schedule
10-3, 2nd in ACC - Atlantic
Football recruiting notebook: New coaches making moves, uncommitted five-stars and more
Two uncommitted five-star prospects are available, but with the transfer portal's emergence, recruiting isn't limited to high school players anymore.
2023 NFL draft prospects to know for college football's best teams: Bryce Young, Jalen Carter and more
Alabama, Ohio State and Georgia return a ton of talent that could go early in next year's draft. These are the best prospects for every top-25 team.
10 college football recruits who improved their rankings
Off the all-star games, which college football recruits in the 2022 class stood out and took their games to the next level?
The 2022 Way-Too-Early college football All-America team
Players from the big three -- Alabama, Georgia and Ohio State -- combined for 10 of the 26 slots on our All-America team for a 2022 season that is still eight months away.
College football final 2021 SP+ rankings
Here are the updated SP+ rankings as bowl season heads to a close.
QB Johnson returns to Clemson as rare transfer
After four seasons at Northwestern, quarterback Hunter Johnson is transferring back to Clemson -- a rare transfer to Dabo Swinney's program.
Packer & Durham Hour 2: Darien Rencher, Former Clem RB
Former Clemson Running Back Darien Rencher joins the show to talk about the importance of Martin Luther King day. Plus we do the Best and Worst from the week in ACC Sports, and the guys give us their ACC Men's basketball rankings in this week's ACCounting.
Dabo Swinney wins sledding race at Clemson (0:36)
Former Clemson WR Ladson transfers to Miami
Former Clemson wide receiver Frank Ladson, who entered the transfer portal in early December and had 31 receptions for 428 yards and six touchdowns with the Tigers, will stay in the ACC and become a part of the new-look Miami Hurricanes next season.
Packer & Durham Hour 3: Rock Harrison, ACCN Wrestling Analyst
ACCN Wrestling Analyst Rock Harrison joins the show to help get us ready for Friday night duels. And with so much going on this week the guys felt the need to update their ACC men’s basketball rankings with another ACCounting. Plus we look ahead at all the ACC Sports action in the “Bojangles Weekend Menu”
College football's top instant-impact newcomers for 2022
There will be some familiar faces in new places -- and new names as well -- who will make an immediate impact in the 2022 college football season.
Final college football power rankings: Bowl season shakes up top 25
See how the bowl season impacted the final power rankings of the 2021 college football season.
PFF's All-Bowl Team: Dawgs dominate on D and a surprise at QB
From the College Football Playoff to the Rose Bowl to the Myrtle Beach Bowl, here is the 2021 All-Bowl Team using PFF's advanced metrics.
The 2022 Way-Too-Early college football top 25
With the 2021 season behind us already, it's time to start breaking down what 2022 has in store.
What's next for the path to CFP expansion? (2:22)
Football recruiting notebook: What's to come before February's signing day
After the early signing period and the Under Armour All-American Game, what is the state of recruiting?
Which college football recruits stood out at Under Armour All-America Game?
Future college football stars showed off their skills at the Under Armour All-America Game. We break down the best of the best.
Sources: Clemson DL coach Bates to OU, too
Todd Bates is following Brent Venables from Clemson to Oklahoma to be the Sooners' co-defensive coordinator, sources confirmed.
Best of bowl season: Rip-roaring Rose Bowl, Flakes for Chips, Music City mayhem and more
From postgame celebrations to the best on-field moments, follow along for the highlights of bowl season.
Cheez-It shower, french fry dump and a mayo bath? College football bowl season's food-inspired celebrations
From mayo dumps to french fry baths, these bowl game celebrations might add to (or spoil) your appetite.
Clemson's Cheez-It Bowl win gets Swinney to 150
Clemson beat Iowa State on Wednesday night in the Cheez-It Bowl to reach 10 victories for an 11th consecutive season, and Tigers coach Dabo Swinney became the sixth-fastest coach in college football history to reach 150 victories.
Clemson tops Iowa State in Cheez-It Bowl for Swinney's 150th
— Clemson coach Dabo Swinney became the sixth-fastest coach in college football history to reach 150 victories. He gave the credit to his players following the No. 19 Tigers’ 20-13 victory over Iowa State on Wednesday night in the Cheez-It Bowl.
This Clemson pick-six might be the wildest of 2021 (0:25)
Despite missing playoff, Dabo Swinney isn't down on Clemson
The Tigers didn't reach their typical lofty heights, but their coach still believes in the team and thinks it will be better off in the end.
2021 ACC Standings
| ATLANTIC | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| NC State | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| Clemson | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| Louisville | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Florida State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Syracuse | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| Boston College | 2-6 | 6-6 |
| COASTAL | CONF | OVR |
| Pittsburgh | 7-1 | 11-3 |
| Miami | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Virginia Tech | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Virginia | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| North Carolina | 3-5 | 6-7 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Duke | 0-8 | 3-9 |
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2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards191.2103rd
Rushing Yards168.058th
Points For26.3170th
Points Against15.02nd
2021 Polls & Rankings
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | AFCA COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 14 | 16 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeadyn Lukus | CB | Signed | 87 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB-DT | Signed | 87 |
| Adam Randall | WR | Signed | 85 |
| Collin Sadler | OT | Signed | 84 |
| Antonio Williams | WR | Signed | 84 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | D. Rencher | Disney Spirit Award |
| 2019 | I. Simmons | Dick Butkus Award |
| 2018 | C. Ferrell | Ted Hendricks Award |
| 2018 | C. Wilkins | Campbell Trophy |
| 2017 | T. Elliott | Frank Broyles Award |