Clemson is down to four defensive backs in 2026: safeties Kentavion Anderson and Kaden Gebhardt and cornerbacks Marcell Gipson and Shavar Young Jr. The Tigers (3-4, 2-3 ACC) will try to maintain the rest of their class after having seven decommitments in last year's cycle.

Clemson (3-4 overall, 2-3 ACC) is one of three ACC teams with byes in Week 9. The Tigers' next two opponents, the Duke Blue Devils and Florida State Seminoles, are also idle Saturday.

In the midst of their second bye of 2025, Dabo Swinney's Clemson Tigers are just a middle-of-the-road college football team heading into November.

The Clemson Tigers were without starting quarterback Cade Klubnik because of injury and couldn't keep up with SMU's offense Oct. 18 at Death Valley.

The Clemson Tigers enter November at 3-4 and fresh off a bye week, with the Duke Blue Devils next up for Dabo Swinney and company. FanDuel released its opening

Clemson football's postseason outlook remains uncertain after Week 9, with several national outlets offering different projections for where the Tigers might land once bowl season arrives.