Clemson football has a starting point in the rankings. The first of the traditional Top 25 rankings is out, where the preseason Coaches Poll slotted Clemson at No. It is the lowest Clemson preseason Coaches ranking since starting unranked in 2011. 6 preseason ranking from the Coaches Poll to finishing unranked after a 7-6 season. Clemson outperformed its preseason Coaches ranking last in the 2024 season, moving from No.