The Clemson Tigers is a college football team that plays in the ACC. The Tigers were one of the founding members of the ACC in 1953. They have won 13 conference championships in the league, giving them an overall total of 18.

On October 13, 2008, the Tigers fired head coach Tommy Bowden. Assistant head coach Dabo Swinney served interim coach, helping the Tigers finish the 2008 season 7-5. Swinney was announced as the permanent head coach of the team on December 1, 2008.Charleston.net: Dabo Swinney to be Named Clemson Head Coach This Afternoon Two days later, the Tigers were invited to play in the Gator Bowl on January 1, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. EST.Jacksonville.com: Gator Bowl will Invite Clemson The Tigers however fell to the Nebraska Cornhuskers 26-21 in the bowl game.ESPN.com: Nebraska Cornhuskers Vs. Clemson Tigers Box Score

One of the unique advantages the Tigers enjoy is their home field, Memorial Stadium, otherwise known as "Death Valley". As players enter the stadium to take the field, they stop to rub "Howard's Rock" and then go "Running Down the Hill" towards the field.

In 1981, led by coach Danny Ford, the Tigers completed an undefeated regular season and defeated Nebraska in the 1982 Orange Bowl to win their only national championship. The team was lead by unanimous All-American safety Terry Kinard, linebacker Jeff Davis, wishbone quarterback Homer Perry and first-team All-American wide receiver Perry Tuttle. Also on that team was William Refrigerator Perry and Kevin Mack. Other great players from Clemson's history include Gaines Adams, Trevor Pryce, Brian Dawkins, Steve Fuller, Dwight Clark, Chester McGlockton, Levon Kirkland and Charlie Waters.

• Gaines Adams (defensive end)
• Charles Bennett (defensive end)
• Brian Dawkins (safety)
• Nick Eason (defensive end)
• Dustin Fry (center)
• Jamaal Fudge (safety)
• Leroy Hill (linebacker)
• Tye Hill (cornerback)
• Justin Miller (cornerback)
• Phillip Merling (defensive end)
• Trevor Pryce (defensive end)
• Chansi Stuckey (wide receiver
• Anthony Waters (linebacker)
• Charlie Whitehurst (quarterback)