Clemson sneaks into top 25 of preseason coaches poll, lowest ranking since 2011
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Clemson opened at No. 23 in the preseason coaches poll, its lowest preseason ranking in 15 years after losing at least four games in three consecutive seasons.
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The Tigers are rebuilding after a seven-loss 2025 season and nine NFL draft departures, a sharp reset from their No. 4 preseason ranking a year ago.
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ACC voters gave Clemson the second-most first-place votes but placed the Tigers fourth overall behind Miami, SMU and Louisville.
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Clemson opens at No. 13 LSU, immediately testing whether the low preseason valuation is justified.
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