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Clemson football's ranking in 2025 preseason AP Top 25 poll revealed
Only 19 days remain until the Clemson Tigers take the field on Aug. 30 for their much-hyped 2025 college football season opener against the LSU Tigers at Memorial Stadium. After the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll was unveiled last week, many argued that Clemson deserved to be ranked higher than No. 6 Monday saw release of the preseason AP Top 25 poll, and the media members who make up the AP's poll agreed with that sentiment. Clemson debuted at No. 4 in the AP poll, one spot below the reigning national champion Ohio State Buckeyes at No. 3 and one spot ahead of the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs. Clemson was ranked ahead of two teams that landed in front of the Tigers in the Coaches Poll: Georgia and Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish were No. 6 in Monday's AP poll after being ranked fifth by the coaches. The Texas Longhorns earned the top spot in the AP poll, while Penn State was ranked No. 2. Besides Clemson, two other ACC teams cracked the preseason AP poll. The Miami Hurricanes debuted at No. 10, and the SMU Mustangs were ranked No. 16. Clemson faces SMU on Oct. 18 in Death Valley. Two opponents on Clemson's nonconference schedule were ranked in the top 15. LSU debuted at No. 9 in the AP poll, with rival South Carolina ranked No. 13 -- the same spot both teams landed in the Coaches Poll. Clemson was ranked No. 14 in last year's preseason AP poll. Behind Cade Klubnik's stellar 2024 season that included 3,639 passing yards and 36 touchdowns to only five interceptions, the Tigers went 10-4 and won the ACC for the ninth time under Dabo Swinney to earn a trip to the 12-team College Football Playoff. AP Top 25 preseason poll 2025 Rank Team Points Final Rank 2024 1 Texas 1,552 (25) 4 2 Penn State 1,547 (23) 5 3 Ohio State 1,472 (11) 1 4 Clemson 1,398 (4) 14 5 Georgia 1,331 (1) 6 6 Notre Dame 1,325 2 7 Oregon 1,236 (1) 3 8 Alabama 1,179 17 9 LSU 1,174 NR 10 Miami (FL) 889 18 11 Arizona State 791 7 12 Illinois 713 16 13 South Carolina 667 19 14 Michigan 662 NR 15 Florida 626 NR 16 SMU 565 12 17 Kansas State 512 NR 18 Oklahoma 463 NR 19 Texas A&M 434 NR 20 Indiana 423 10 21 Ole Miss 370 11 22 Iowa State 309 15 23 Texas Tech 274 NR 24 Tennessee 192 9 25 Boise State 191 8 Clemson football schedule 2025 All times Eastern. Aug. 30: vs. LSU (7:30 p.m., ABC) Sept. 6: vs. Troy (3:30 p.m., ACC Network) Sept. 13: at Georgia Tech (12 p.m. ET, ABC or ESPN) Sept. 20: vs. Syracuse Oct. 4: at North Carolina Oct. 11: at Boston College Oct. 18: vs. SMU Nov. 1: vs. Duke Nov. 8: vs. Florida State Nov. 14: at Louisville (8 p.m., ESPN) Nov. 22: vs. Furman Nov. 29: at South Carolina (12 p.m. ET, ABC or ESPN) Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions. This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Clemson football's ranking in preseason AP Top 25 poll unveiled
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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney shares his thoughts on the first scrimmage of fall camp
Clemson football held its first scrimmage of fall camp Saturday inside Memorial Stadium, and Dabo Swinney came away calling it one of the most competitive first scrimmages he's seen in years. The Tigers' head coach said both sides traded blows throughout the day. The defense set the early tone with big plays from defensive backs Misun Kelley and Branden Strozier, each coming up with an interception. Kelley returned his pick for a touchdown, while Strozier's came in the red zone. 'The offense battled back and made some big plays,' Swinney said. 'Probably one of the more competitive scrimmages we've had in a while in a first scrimmage. I thought there were moments where I was mad at the offense, then I was at the defense, then happy with the offense, and then happy with the defense, and then pissed at both of them. That is good when you have both sides that really competed.' Quarterbacks Cade Klubnik and Christopher Vizzina were responsible for the turnovers but bounced back to finish strong. Vizzina also stepped in with the first-team offense during a sudden-change drill, leading a three-play touchdown drive. The two-hour scrimmage covered red zone work, short-yardage situations, goal-line sets, and live special teams. Swinney said the punters, Robert Gunn III, Jack Smith, and Will McCune, are in a 'three-horse race' but must improve. 'We tried to put a lot of pressure on those guys today. There was some good, but I need them to be consistently good, not occasionally great,' he said. Swinney highlighted several standouts. Tight end Ian Schieffelin, still adjusting from basketball, is 'getting better every day.' Running backs earned a 'plus' for their productivity. Vic Burley made his presence felt with multiple sacks, while Jeremiah Alexander and a deep group of linebackers continued trending upward. Freshman Tristan Smith caught a touchdown in the back of the end zone, Chase Byrd showed his speed after the catch, and T.J. Moore hauled in a highlight grab. Backup quarterbacks Trent Pearman and Chris Denson also performed well, with Swinney calling Denson 'explosive.' The young safeties are 'arrow up,' according to Swinney, as Khalil Barnes works back from a sore hamstring. Kelley and Shelton Lewis split nickel duties, with Kelley also getting work at corner. Kicker Nolan Hauser went 2-for-3 on field goals, missing one, Swinney said, that was '100 percent on him.' The head coach was pleased with the tackling overall and said there were no glaring misses. One player who didn't participate was freshman defensive tackle Amare Adams, who sprained his ankle in practice Friday. 'He'll be back soon,' Swinney said. Clemson will hold its second and final scrimmage of camp later this month. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X (formerly known as Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions. This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Swinney shares his thoughts on Clemson's first scrimmage of fall camp
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Carolina Ascent gears up for 2nd season with revamped roster
The Carolina Ascent, Charlotte's professional women's sports team, is gearing up for their second season, with their first match scheduled for Aug. 30 on the road. READ MORE: Carolina Ascent star prepares for playoffs in team's first season In their inaugural season, the Ascent secured the number one seed and advanced to the playoffs, although they did not clinch the championship. The team has undergone significant changes, with 11 players departing and nine new players joining the roster. The head coach emphasized the team's strategy of taking the season one game at a time. The Carolina Ascent's first home match will take place on Sept. 6 at Memorial Stadium in Elizabeth. Fans are eagerly anticipating the team's return to the field, hoping for another strong performance this season. Channel 9, as the official partner of the Carolina Ascent, will broadcast some of the games live this season, providing fans with the opportunity to follow the team's progress closely. With a revamped roster and a fresh approach, the Carolina Ascent is poised to make a strong showing in their second season. Fans and supporters are looking forward to seeing how the new players integrate and contribute to the team's success.
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09-08-2025
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Dabo Swinney recaps Clemson football's first preseason scrimmage in 2025
Clemson football held its first preseason scrimmage on Aug. 9 at Memorial Stadium. Coach Dabo Swinney recapped the game and gave notable takeaways.
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09-08-2025
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Big Ten college football stadium rankings by Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor reviews
The Big Ten is not lacking for historic college football venues. The Big House, The Horseshoe, the Rose Bowl and even Wrigley Field are among the home fields Big Ten teams will play on during the 2025 season. But it was one of the league's newest members that currently has the best-reviewed stadium in the Big Ten. Nebraska's Memorial Stadium, which opened in 1923, had the best average rating among Big Ten venues, according to an analysis of more than 5,000 reviews doled out by users on Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor. The home of Nebraska Cornhuskers football finished ahead of some of its more famous counterparts and the list differs from the ranking of Big Ten stadiums published by USA TODAY last month. Memorial Stadium was slotted as the eighth-best Big Ten stadium in that exercise. But most of the best stadiums in the Big Ten weren't separated by much in terms of ratings, with 10 venues registering a combined average score of more than 4.6 stars out of 5. Michigan Stadium, Ohio Stadium, Penn State's Beaver Stadium, Iowa's Kinnick Stadium and Oregon's Autzen Stadium were among the other top-rated places to watch Big Ten football. Here's a full breakdown of where all 18 Big Ten stadiums rank based on Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor ratings entering the 2025 college football season: Big Ten football stadium rankings Note: Rankings based on average star ranking at Google, Yelp and/or Tripadvisor. Ratings as of Wednesday, August 6 1. Nebraska ‒ Memorial Stadium Yelp: 4.5 stars, 59 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.7 stars, 523 reviews Google: 4.8 stars, 4,761 reviews 2. Michigan ‒ Michigan Stadium Yelp: 4.4 stars, 150 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.7 stars, 774 reviews Google: 4.8 stars, 8,988 reviews 3. Iowa ‒ Kinnick Stadium Yelp: 4.3 stars, 28 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.4 stars, 133 reviews Google: 4.8 stars, 3,297 reviews 4. Wisconsin ‒ Camp Randall Stadium (4.698252) Yelp: 4.6 stars, 68 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.7 stars, 430 reviews Google: 4.7 stars, 3,392 5. Oregon ‒ Autzen Stadium (4.69432) Yelp: 4.5 stars, 125 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.7 stars, 203 reviews Google: 4.7 stars, 4,073 reviews 6. Penn State ‒ Beaver Stadium (4.692826) Yelp: 4.5 stars, 55 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.6 stars, 206 reviews Google: 4.7 stars, 4,144 reviews 7. Michigan State ‒ Spartan Stadium (4.686370) Yelp: 4.0 stars, 43 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.6 stars, 73 reviews Google: 4.7 stars, 2,628 reviews 8. Ohio State ‒ Ohio Stadium (4.68388) Yelp: 4.3 stars, 132 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.6 stars, 987 reviews Google: 4.7 stars, 8,279 reviews 9. Washington ‒ Husky Stadium (4.67681) Yelp: 4.1 stars, 101 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.4 stars, 65 reviews Google: 4.7 stars, 3,288 reviews 10. Purdue ‒ Ross-Ade Stadium (4.659278) Yelp: 3.5 stars, 28 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.3 stars, 57 reviews Google: 4.7 stars, 1,300 reviews 11. Illinois ‒ Memorial Stadium (4.568662) Yelp: 4.0 stars, 28 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.4 stars, 128 reviews Google: 4.6 stars, 1,197 reviews 12. Indiana ‒ Memorial Stadium (4.5652381) Yelp: 3.7 stars, 19 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.3 stars, 89 reviews Google: 4.6 stars, 1,152 reviews 13. Minnesota ‒ Huntington Bank Stadium (4.47097473) Yelp: 3.8 stars, 68 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.4 stars, 328 reviews Google: 4.5 stars, 2,374 reviews 14. USC ‒ Los Angeles Memorial Stadium (4.43437856) Yelp: 3.3 stars, 483 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.0 stars, 222 reviews Google: 4.5 stars, 9,819 reviews 15. Rutgers ‒ SHI Stadium (4.38036) Yelp: 3.7 stars, 41 reviews Tripadvisor: 4.5 stars, 4 reviews Google: 4.4 stars, 1,396 reviews 16. Maryland ‒ SECU Stadium (4.3615124) Yelp: 3.7 stars, 3 reviews Tripadvisor: 3.6 stars, 40 reviews Google: 4.4 stars, 843 reviews 17. UCLA ‒ Rose Bowl (4.208057) Yelp: 3.0 stars, 1,090 reviews Tripadvisor: 3.9 stars, 750 reviews Google: 4.4 stars, 8,064 reviews 18. Northwestern ‒ Ryan Field* (4.119533) Yelp: 3.3 stars, 55 reviews Tripadvisor: 3.8 stars, 109 reviews Google: 4.2 stars, 993 reviews *Northwestern knocked down the old Ryan Field and is in the process of building an $850 million replacement stadium. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Every Big Ten football stadium ranked by Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor
