
Clemson to Face Texas in College Football Playoff Opener
Clemson football has secured a spot in the College Football Playoff as the No. 12 seed, marking their first appearance since 2020 and seventh overall. They will face No. 5 Texas in the first round, a historic first matchup between the two programs. Clemson earned their playoff berth by winning the ACC Championship against SMU with a last-second 56-yard field goal by freshman Nolan Hauser. The playoff's opening weekend will feature the first-ever home playoff games on December 19 and 20.
