Clemson football climbed to No. 17 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, released Tuesday night.
The Tigers, now 8-2 overall and 7-1 in the ACC, have risen steadily since debuting at No. 23 in the initial rankings and moving to No. 20 last week. Their recent 24-20 comeback victory at Pitt helped secure this week’s bump as they continue to strengthen their postseason profile.
Despite slim playoff hopes, Clemson has shown impressive resilience, bouncing back from a November 2 loss to Louisville with consecutive wins. With two regular-season games remaining, they aim to finish strong, hosting
The Citadel this Saturday before a rivalry showdown with No. 18 South Carolina on November 30. A win over the Gamecocks would solidify their ranking and provide a statement heading into bowl season.
In addition to the CFP rankings, Clemson sits at No. 16 in the Coaches Poll and No. 17 in the AP Top 25. While their path to the ACC Championship Game isn’t fully in their hands, the Tigers are doing all they can to remain in contention. For now, the focus is on closing the season on a high note and showing why they belong among the nation’s elite teams.