The Clemson Tigers are ranked 23rd in the Coaches Poll heading into the 2026 college football season, a ranking that rubbed a whole lot of people the wrong way. In fact, McElroy actually feels that Clemson is a bit underrated, ranking Dabo Swinney's club 18th in his own top-25 poll. "Eighteenth right now for Clemson is saying that they're going to beat somebody they're probably not supposed to beat. Clemson Tigers. McElroy feels the Tigers have more than enough talent to win, and he feels bringing back offensive coordinator Chad Morris is significant.