Matching up: New Irish offense presents challenge for Clemson

The duel between the Clemson Tigers and Notre Dame Fighting Irish is always circled on the calendar. This is the case again for 2023, but maybe even more. After landing Wake Forest transfer quarterback Sam Hartman, Notre Dame is primed for a strong season. One of, if not the toughest game on the Tigers schedule, […]

Matching up: Tigers defense vs. Wolfpack

Clemson and NC State have had some spirited battles over the years, and the roster outlooks are very different for 2023. While the Tigers return a majority of their starters, the Wolfpack are looking to retool all around the field. Lucky for them, their defense is the most experienced as we compare the defenses as […]

Matching up: Tigers own the Wolfpack on offense

NC State is going through a massive change. With the loss of Devin Leary, transfer quarterback Brennan Armstrong enters the fold after a subpar year for the former Manning Award finalist. While the Wolfpack are working through a changing of the guard, the Clemson Tigers have their offense figured out heading into 2023 under Garrett […]

Matching up: Stars decide the show with Clemson and Miami

The Miami Hurricanes failed to meet expectations in 2022, and the defense didn’t live up to the hype. On the other hand, Clemson’s defense was it’s strength and the unit returns almost all of the starters from last season. With both team boasting All-American talent, we take a look at how each position stacks up. […]

Matching up: Miami’s offense looks promising, Tigers still too much

The Miami Hurricanes underperformed in 2021, and it led to the firing of head coach Manny Diaz and likely made an upgrade with Mario Cristobal taking over the role in 2022. Cristobal has a talented roster, but the Hurricanes have to use it correctly. Miami returns an abundance of starters as the Canes look to […]

Matching up: Retooling Wake no match for Tigers offense

A 51-45 thriller in Sept. 2022, the matchup between Clemson and Wake Forest has become a blockbuster in recent years. Looking into 2023, things have changed. Star quarterback Sam Hartman left the Demon Deacons to head north for Notre Dame. Wake Forest will have to grow up fast with new starter Mitch Griffis at the […]

Matching up: Clemson defense overwhelms the Orange

The Tigers’ strength in 2023 will likely be their defense and as they go through the season, their unit stacks up well against all of the ACC. This is no exception when Clemson takes on Syracuse, a program continuing to rise under Dino Babers. Defensive line Advantage: Clemson The Orange are young on the defensive […]

Matching up: Tigers have the edge over Orange without Tucker

Clemson and Syracuse meet for the final September duel in the Carrier Dome. The Orange are coming off one of their best seasons in recent memory but have to field the loss of their most prolific playmaker. On the other side, the Tigers are building off the talent from last season and chemistry with a […]

Matching up: Clemson frontline takes the edge over the Seminoles

The strength for Clemson football in 2023 will undoubtedly be their defense. While the offense will likely take a big step, the defense’s talent and experience will be the catalyst for success. The biggest example may be when the Tigers take on Florida State. It’s an intriguing pair of defenses because the Seminoles rely on […]

Matching up: Heavyweight bout on offense when Seminoles arrive

While a couple early games pose threat for the Clemson Tigers early in the season, it really begins when they take on the Florida State Seminoles in the fourth game of the season. A likely ESPN College GameDay site, we take a look at the high-powered offenses that will duel in late September. Quarterback Advantage: […]