One Clemson player made ESPN’s list of those who could have a significant influence on the 2026 college football campaign. “It’s time for my annual most important players list,” ESPN’s Bill Connelly wrote. In CBS Sports’ ranking of every power conference starting QB, he checked in at No. 17) also made the most important players list, as did Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (No. LSU offensive tackle Jordan Seaton, who will square off against Clemson in the Sept. 5 season opener in Baton Rouge, is ranked No.